The Kirby Collection is a unique and irreplaceable assembly of more than 600 musical instruments, most of which were used in Southern Africa before 1934, many pre-dating urbanization. Evidencing the rich musical heritage of the region, it includes instruments made and played by all indigenous Southern African groups, as well as a smaller collection of instruments from five continents, notably Asia, and some unusual instruments from Western Europe. In addition to the instruments themselves, the collection also features paintings, sculptures and other objects relating to the field of sound.
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 3 Chordophone with resonator; A. Height: 16mm (0.4in), Width: 20mm (0.8in), Length: 97mm (3.5in); B. Height: 9mm (0.1in), Width: 9mm (0.1in), Length: 92mm (3.5in); Place of production: Twee Rivieren (Northern Cape, South Africa)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 3 Chordophone with resonator; A. Height: 16mm (0.4in), Width: 20mm (0.8in), Length: 97mm (3.5in); B. Height: 9mm (0.1in), Width: 9mm (0.1in), Length: 92mm (3.5in); Place of production: Twee Rivieren (Northern Cape, South Africa)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 3 Chordophone with resonator; A. Height: 16mm (0.4in), Width: 20mm (0.8in), Length: 97mm (3.5in); B. Height: 9mm (0.1in), Width: 9mm (0.1in), Length: 92mm (3.5in); Place of production: Twee Rivieren (Northern Cape, South Africa)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 421.111.11 Open single end-blown flutes without fingerholes; Height: 14mm (0.8in), Width: 67mm (2.4in), Length: 180mm (7.1in); Place of production: Haruchas (Namibia)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 421.111.11 Open single end-blown flutes without fingerholes; Height: 13mm (0.4in), Width: 78mm (2.8in), Length: 160mm (6.3in); Place of production: Haruchas (Namibia)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 423.22 Slide trumpets; Body. Height: 95mm (3.5 in.), Width: 116mm (4.3 in.), Length: 790mm (31.1 in.); Bell. Diameter: 145mm (5.5 in.); Place of production: Great Britain; Creator: Henry Distin; Serial no. 28276. Made between 1872 and 1874 (cf Henry Distin Serial number list, http://www.musictrader.com/distin.html, accessed 30 Oct 2012)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 423.22 Slide trumpets; Body. Height: 95mm (3.5 in.), Width: 116mm (4.3 in.), Length: 790mm (31.1 in.); Bell. Diameter: 145mm (5.5 in.); Place of production: Great Britain; Creator: Henry Distin; Serial no. 28276. Made between 1872 and 1874 (cf Henry Distin Serial number list, http://www.musictrader.com/distin.html, accessed 30 Oct 2012)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 423.22 Slide trumpets; Body. Height: 95mm (3.5 in.), Width: 116mm (4.3 in.), Length: 790mm (31.1 in.); Bell. Diameter: 145mm (5.5 in.); Place of production: Great Britain; Creator: Henry Distin; Serial no. 28276. Made between 1872 and 1874 (cf Henry Distin Serial number list, http://www.musictrader.com/distin.html, accessed 30 Oct 2012)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 423.22 Slide trumpets; Body. Height: 95mm (3.5 in.), Width: 116mm (4.3 in.), Length: 790mm (31.1 in.); Bell. Diameter: 145mm (5.5 in.); Place of production: Great Britain; Creator: Henry Distin; Serial no. 28276. Made between 1872 and 1874 (cf Henry Distin Serial number list, http://www.musictrader.com/distin.html, accessed 30 Oct 2012)
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 422.112 (Single) reedpipes with double (or quadruple) reeds, with cylindrical bore, with fingerholes, with conical bore; Date of creation: Late 19th century
Hornbostel-Sachs number: 422.112 (Single) reedpipes with double (or quadruple) reeds, with cylindrical bore, with fingerholes, with conical bore; Date of creation: Late 19th century