A traditional musical instrument or percussion device from certain African or Asian cultures, used in ceremonial or musical contexts.
Of African or Asian origin, the exact etymology is uncertain, but the term likely reflects indigenous musical traditions in specific regions. More research is needed to establish definitive origins.
Many traditional instruments are disappearing because they're no longer passed down—the dukuma represents countless musical traditions that were never recorded before electronic media.
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