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  • The Tribal Eye Behind the Mask (Season 1, Episode 1)
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The Tribal Eye

Behind the Mask (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary
This episode centers on the life and customs of the Dogon people in Mali, concentrating primarily on their masks and mask rituals. After a brief introduction to the Dogon culture, the link between African and European art is elaborated ...See moreThis episode centers on the life and customs of the Dogon people in Mali, concentrating primarily on their masks and mask rituals. After a brief introduction to the Dogon culture, the link between African and European art is elaborated upon, using works by Picasso and Braque as examples. Dogon blacksmiths are shown working on a sculpture and a monkey mask for an old woman's funeral; the funeral rites, which include masked performances and a staged mock battle, are shown in great detail. Written by Joyce M See less
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Directors
David Collison | Anna Benson Gyles (museum sequences)
Writer
David Attenborough (written by)
Editor
Pam Bosworth
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Updated May 27, 1975
Release date
May 27, 1975 (United Kingdom)

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