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Batá

The batá drums are the sacred hourglass-shaped drums used in the santería religious ceremonies. There are three types: the okónkolo or omelé the smallest; the itótele which is medium sized; and iyá the biggest and therefore leading drum. They are formed by two membranes and are played on both ends, with bare hands. The word batá means drum in yoruba.

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