Ekomo

MembranophoneDouble-Headed Animal Skin DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageEfik

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeefi

City / RegionCross River State, Calabar South Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeDouble-Headed Animal Skin Drum

ContentPraises, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusOccasionally Practiced

Entry AuthorsVictoria Andem Bassey Ita and Elena Oh

Coordinates4.8627, 8.3307

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