Jak and Waga

Idiophone (struck)Dried Gourd Shaker with Decorative LeavesMultiple instruments

LanguageBerom

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codebom

City / RegionPlateau State, Jos South Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeDried Gourd Shaker with Decorative Leaves

ContentCourtship, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsPayi Mafeng Martin and Elena Oh

Coordinates9.7651, 8.8142

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