The Tribal Eye
The Tribal Eye

The Tribal Eye

1975 1 Seasons 7 Episodes ⭐ 8.8 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Behind the Mask

The craftsmen of the Dogon people of Mali are among the finest sculptors in the world. The head of each household must t

EP 2

Crooked Beak of Heaven

The Northwest Coast Haida, Gitksan and Kwakiutl Indians inhabit a beautiful, harsh land along the coast of British Colum

EP 3

Sweat of the Sun

Gold has fascinated people in all cultures, representing in their minds perfection and immortality. In the pre-Columbian

EP 4

Kingdom of Bronze

In 1897 a group of African bronzes arrived in London that caused a sensation. Many European experts refused to believe t

EP 5

Woven Gardens

In a wonderful combination of beauty, function and tradition, this episodes features the rugs of the Qashqa’i Nomads o

EP 6

Man Blong Custom

Some of the most spectacular and dramatic tribal sculpture in the world came from the islands of the Western Pacific. To

EP 7

Across the Frontiers

Attenborough summarizes his exploration of tribal ways as seen through tribal arts. He explains that the structure of ma

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David Attenborough
David Attenborough