Ogang/Agong

Idiophone (struck)Bronze or Brass GongMultiple instruments

LanguageLokaa

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeyaz

City / RegionCross River State, Yakurr Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeBronze or Brass Gong

ContentAnnouncement, Official, Other

ProductivityCan convey emotions or ideas, not specifically coded language

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsAndem ita bassey and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.7973, 8.1776

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