Iya Ilu

MembranophoneLeading "Mother" DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageTapa

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codenup

City / RegionKogi State, Lokoja Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeLeading "Mother" Drum

ContentSpiritual, Storytelling

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusOccassionally practiced

Entry AuthorsNifemi Owodunni and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.8023, 6.7333

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