Kundi

Chordophone (plucked)5-String HarpMultiple instruments

LanguageFulani

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codefuv

City / RegionKatsina State, Daura Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyChordophone (plucked)

Instrument Type5-String Harp

ContentPoetics / proverbs, Storytelling

ProductivityCan only convey specific phrases, names, or culturally coded messages

Current StatusRarely practiced

Entry AuthorsNsik Enang and Elena Oh

Coordinates13.0315, 8.3225

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