Enzhwe

Chordophone (plucked)Bamboo Leaf HarpMultiple instruments

LanguageIrigwe

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeiri

City / RegionPlateau State, Bassa Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (plucked)

Instrument TypeBamboo Leaf Harp

ContentPoetics / proverbs, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusOccasionally practiced

Entry AuthorsMusa Eve Aikeh and Elena Oh

Coordinates10.0976, 8.7922

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