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Idiophone (struck)Wooden DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageBura

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codebwr

City / RegionBorno State, Biu Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden Drum

ContentCourtship, Official, Poetics / proverbs, Praises

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsTolulope and Elena Oh

Coordinates10.6117, 12.1919

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