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Idiophone (struck)Bells with Accompanying DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageIdoma

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeidu

City / RegionBenue State, Ado Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeBells with Accompanying Drum

ContentCourtship, Spiritual, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsAsari and Elena Oh

Coordinates6.8116, 8.0029

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