Ekong Itok

Idiophone (struck)Pair of Metal GongsMultiple instruments

LanguageEfik

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeefi

City / RegionCross River State, Calabar Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypePair of Metal Gongs

ContentDeath, Poetics / proverbs, War

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsElizabeth Joshua Obu and Elena Oh

Coordinates4.9757, 8.3417

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