Agidigbo

Source: Richard Olatunde BakerThe Agidigbo is rectangular shaped. A traditional plucked lanellophone (local piano) played by the Yorubas in Nigeria.  It is made from lightweight wooden box and wide metal…

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Awete Cloth

Image Source: The GuardianThe Awete (or Akwete) is hand woven textile produced and worn by the Abia Igbos. the material is woven with sisal-hemp, raffia and spun cotton. According to the…

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Aghighon

Image Source: Kamdora Aghighon, also known as coral bead, red coral, precious coral or marine coral is said to be more popular than any other gemstone in Nigeria. The popularity…

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Bata

Photo by 26everything Films & Photos on Unsplash A Batá drum is a double-headed drum shaped like an hourglass with one end larger than the other. The percussion instrument is used primarily for the use of religious or semi-religious…

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