Ibok Ison

Chordophone (plucked)Dried CalabashMultiple instruments

LanguageAnang

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeanw

City / RegionAkwa Ibom State, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (plucked)

Instrument TypeDried Calabash

ContentDeath, Poetics / proverbs, Spiritual, Storytelling

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsDaniel Nsima Imah and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.1744, 7.7145

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