Ikpang Ichir

Idiophone (struck)Fruit Shell with Beads

LanguageTarok

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeyer

City / RegionAkwa Ibom State, Oruk Anam Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeFruit Shell with Beads

ContentOther

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsMfon Udoh and Elena Oh

Coordinates4.7882, 7.6765

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