Playing instruments from collection

Our Museum is considering playing a number of its collection
didgeridoos in an exhibition dedicated to the instrument.

Is anyone willing to share experiences of undertaking a similar
event?  What was considered, how the decision to play or not play a
collection instrument was arrived at, how risks were managed, and
how the event was captured (recorded/documented)?

We have been advised that in order to achieve a good sound the
didgeridoos must be humidified.  Ordinarily this would involve
soaking in water.   The Museum is wondering if there is a middle
ground where the humidity may be raised without soaking, or causing
damage to the instruments.  Can anybody comment on this?

Renita Ryan
Principal Conservator
Objects
Artlab Australia
Arts SA
Department of State Development
70 Kintore Avenue
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
+61 8 8207 7520
Fax: +61 8 8207 7529


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