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AerophoneMetal FluteMultiple instruments

LanguageTiv

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codetiv

City / RegionBenue State, 16th Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyAerophone

Instrument TypeMetal Flute

ContentOther

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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