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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Ep 11975-05-27
Behind the Mask
The craftsmen of the Dogon people of Mali are among the finest sculptors in the …
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Ep 21975-06-03
Crooked Beak of Heaven
The Northwest Coast Haida, Gitksan and Kwakiutl Indians inhabit a beautiful, harsh land along the …
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Ep 31975-06-10
Sweat of the Sun
Gold has fascinated people in all cultures, representing in their minds perfection and immortality. In …
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Ep 41975-06-17
Kingdom of Bronze
In 1897 a group of African bronzes arrived in London that caused a sensation. Many …
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Ep 51975-06-24
Woven Gardens
In a wonderful combination of beauty, function and tradition, this episodes features the rugs of …
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Ep 61975-07-01
Man Blong Custom
Some of the most spectacular and dramatic tribal sculpture in the world came from the …
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Ep 71975-07-08
Across the Frontiers
Attenborough summarizes his exploration of tribal ways as seen through tribal arts. He explains that …