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Idiophone (struck)Wooden GongMultiple instruments

LanguageMbube

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codemfo

City / RegionCross River State, Ogoja Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden Gong

ContentOther

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsPaul Ogbedu and Elena Oh

Coordinates6.6548, 8.7977

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