Huddu

Chordophone (plucked)2 or 3 Stringed LuteMultiple instruments

LanguageFulani

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codefuv

City / RegionKatsina State, Daura Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (plucked)

Instrument Type2 or 3 Stringed Lute

ContentPoetics / proverbs, Spiritual, Other

ProductivityCan convey pnemonics

Current StatusOccasionally practiced

Entry AuthorsNsik Enang and Elena Oh

Coordinates13.0315, 8.3225

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