Ichekene

Idiophone (struck)Gourd Rattle with Cowry ShellsMultiple instruments

LanguageEbira

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeigb

City / RegionKogi State, Bassa Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeGourd Rattle with Cowry Shells

ContentCourtship, Poetics / proverbs, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsAbibat Olawunmi Salau and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.7702, 7.0498

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