Ohumhum

Idiophone (struck)Fish-Shaped Wooden Percussion InstrumentMultiple instruments

LanguageIdoma

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeidu

City / RegionBenue State, Otukpo Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeFish-Shaped Wooden Percussion Instrument

ContentSpiritual

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusRarely practiced

Entry AuthorsEsther Enenche and Elena Oh

Coordinates7.1909, 8.1323

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