This metal bell without tongue and fitted with a handle is knocked in rhythm with a piece
of wood. There is a double one, named jimagua.
Ekón is used in the ritual abakuá
musics. The conga bands use it too during carnivals : in that
case, Ekón plays the role of a campana,
and then have not a sacred character.
EKUE
One of the abakuá sacred drums, keep for secret ceremonies.
