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Idiophone (struck)Calabash Rattle with BeadsMultiple instruments

LanguageKukelle

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codekez

City / RegionCross River State, Yala Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeCalabash Rattle with Beads

ContentCourtship, Death, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsOmenka Inawo and Elena Oh

Coordinates6.6316, 8.6161

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