The Tribal Eye

The Tribal Eye (1975)

EndedDocumentary show

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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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:10 (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07Across the FrontiersJul 8, 1975
S01E06Man Blong CustomJul 1, 1975
S01E05Woven GardensJun 24, 1975
S01E04Kingdom of BronzeJun 17, 1975
S01E03Sweat of the SunJun 10, 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Tribal Eye' premiere?

'The Tribal Eye' premiered on March 21, 1975.

Who is the host of 'The Tribal Eye'?

David Attenborough is the host of 'The Tribal Eye'.

How many episodes are there in 'The Tribal Eye'?

'The Tribal Eye' consists of seven episodes.

What is the genre of 'The Tribal Eye'?

'The Tribal Eye' is a documentary television series.

What is the IMDb rating of 'The Tribal Eye'?

'The Tribal Eye' has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10.

What is the focus of 'The Tribal Eye'?

'The Tribal Eye' focuses on traditional cultures and art of various indigenous tribes from around the world.

Which countries are explored in 'The Tribal Eye'?

'The Tribal Eye' explores the traditional cultures and art of various indigenous tribes from Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

What are the names of the seven episodes in 'The Tribal Eye'?

The names of the seven episodes in 'The Tribal Eye' are "Behind the Mask," "Crooked Beak of Heaven," "The Sweat of the Sun," "Kingdom of Bronze," "Woven Gardens," "Man Blong Custom," and "From the Ground Up."

In which episode does 'The Tribal Eye' explore the art of the Sepik River tribes in Papua New Guinea?

'The Tribal Eye' explores the art of the Sepik River tribes in Papua New Guinea in the episode "Crooked Beak of Heaven."

In which episode does 'The Tribal Eye' explore the origins of bronze casting in primitive societies?

'The Tribal Eye' explores the origins of bronze casting in primitive societies in the episode "Kingdom of Bronze."

In which episode does 'The Tribal Eye' explore how indigenous people use plants to communicate with spirits?

'The Tribal Eye' explores how indigenous people use plants to communicate with spirits in the episode "The Sweat of the Sun."

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Also known as

  • Cilšu acs (Latvia)

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