The Campbell Collections comprise the Killie Campbell Africana Library, Mashu Museum of Ethnology, William Campbell Furniture and Art Collection and the Jo Thorpe Collection of African Art. The museum is a must-see if you want to understand the English influence in Durban. Anthropologist Dr. Margaret Roach Campbell created one of South Africa's finest private libraries of Africana. The daughter of sugar baron Sir Marshall Campbell, she also collected superb examples of African culture, including musical instruments, beadwork, pottery, weapons and costumes. A set of 250 paintings of tribal dress by local artist Barbara Tyrell completes the Mashu Museum of Ethnology. Tuesday and Thursday 8 am-1 pm. Guided tours by appointment. 229 Marriott Road (at corner of Marriott and Essenwood roads, Berea), Durban. Phone 207-3711.
