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MembranophoneHourglass-Shaped Tension DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageEtsako

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeets

City / RegionEdo State, Auchi Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeHourglass-Shaped Tension Drum

ContentDeath, Praises, War, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsIbukun Kay and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.0669, 6.2748

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