Gbagede

Idiophone (struck)Wooden drumMultiple instruments

LanguageTiv

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codetiv

City / RegionBenue State, 16th Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden drum

ContentSpiritual

ProductivityCan only convey specific phrases, names, or culturally coded messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsSullah Sonnen and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.3369, 8.7404

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