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MembranophoneCarved Wooden Drum with Animal Skin HeadMultiple instruments

LanguageLokaa

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeyaz

City / RegionCross River State, Yakurr Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyMembranophone

Instrument TypeCarved Wooden Drum with Animal Skin Head

ContentCourtship, Death, Spiritual, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusOccasionally practiced in rural areas

Entry AuthorsAndem ita bassey and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.7973, 8.1776

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