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  • They were made from a log or various carved woods
  • The batter heads were made of the skins from animals. Cattle mostly
  • They were used for sending messages from one point to another, known as the talking drums
  • They were used for ceremonies, festivals and religious events
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10y ago

well basically yhea eerm well they dance to lots of beat and use canon and use common instrument to dance with like the bongo's or etc..

also they were costumes to represent the African culture
Dance has played an important role in African history and tribes for centuries. Many tribes considered dances as useful rather than as entertainment. They used dances to protect the tribe, tell stories, remember history and as religious expression.

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they are made out of animal skin and our used to send messgaes to people.

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its a life style for them.

All ages do it

There voice is the most commenly used instrument

Teaches social patterns and values to the members of the community

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