The Tribal Eye

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Station:
BBC Two (UK)

Status:
Ended

Start:
1975-05-27

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David Attenborough explains the enormous growth of interest in tribal art, and explores the emotions which lie behind the masks and decorations of primitive people.

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S1E5 - Woven Gardens

David Attenborough looks at beautiful rugs woven by tribeswomen of Central Asia and the Middle East, which were the first examples of exotic art to be appreciated by the West.

Air Date: 24 Jun 1975 14:10 (CDT)

S1E6 - Man Blong Custom

The bush people of Malekula in the New Hebrides still use skulls to make sculptures. In the Solomon Islands a movement has arisen dedicated to the revival of tribal customs.

Air Date: 01 Jul 1975 14:10 (CDT)

S1E7 - Across the Frontiers

David Attenborough discusses the effect the outside world is having on tribal life and art.

Air Date: 08 Jul 1975 14:10 (CDT)