Udu

Idiophone (struck)Metal DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageUrhobo

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeurh

City / RegionDelta State, Ughelii North Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeMetal Drum

ContentCourtship, Death, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusRarely Practiced

Entry AuthorsOvieroghene Matthew Okagbare and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.6558, 6.1103

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