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Lunga
Burkina Faso
Ethnic group: Mossi
2000
Canadian Museum of Civilization
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The lunga is an hourglass-shaped drum. The notes
are obtained by pressing the arm against the cords that tighten and loosen the
skins, one of which is struck with a curved stick. This drum may be used for
secular purposes. It is played during agricultural work, and at dances and other
popular festivities. The ultimate speaking instrument, it recites the genealogies
of the chiefs during important ceremonies of the court.
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