Lukwi

MembranophoneTension DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageBura

MacrofamilyAfro-Asiatic

ISO Codebwr

City / RegionBorno State, Biu Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeTension Drum

ContentAnnouncement, Poetics / proverbs, Praises

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsBestman Harrison and Elena Oh

Coordinates10.6117, 12.1919

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