Ekpo-AkwaAkwa

Idiophone (struck)Ankle or Waist RattlesMultiple instruments

LanguageEfik

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeefi

City / RegionCross River State, Calabar Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeAnkle or Waist Rattles

ContentOther

ProductivityCan only convey fixed messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsElizabeth Joshua Obu

Coordinates4.9757, 8.3417

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