Ekang

MembranophoneBarrel Drum with Animal SkinMultiple instruments

LanguageLokaa

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeyaz

City / RegionCross River State, Yakurr Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeBarrel Drum with Animal Skin

ContentAnnouncement, Courtship, Death, Other

ProductivityCan only convey fixed messages

Current StatusOccasionally practiced

Entry AuthorsAndem ita bassey and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.7973, 8.1776

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