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Idiophone (struck)Iron GongMultiple instruments

LanguageAnaan

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeanw

City / RegionAkwa Ibom State, Oruk Anam Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeIron Gong

ContentOther

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

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsIdongesit Imohowo Eyakndue and Elena Oh

Coordinates4.7882, 7.6765

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