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Idiophone (struck)Wooden Slit DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageOnwan

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeets

City / RegionEdo State, Esan West Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden Slit Drum

ContentAnnouncement

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsMichael Ohiokhuaobo and Elena Oh

Coordinates6.6899, 6.1315

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