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Hidden Treasures of...: Episode 1: Australian Art

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Episode 1: Australian Art

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Griff Rhys Jones is in the Torres Strait Islands to discover the indigenous people's art.

Griff Rhys Jones starts in the Torres Strait Islands on his journey to discover what extraordinary treasure is being created in far-off places by the indigenous people of today.

Griff Rhys Jones sets off on a series of adventures to find out what extraordinary treasure is still being created in far-off places by the indigenous people of today. In a rapidly changing world, can traditional art survive? What meaning does it still have? 

In this first programme, Griff crosses the globe to the remote Torres Strait Islands between Australia and Papua New Guinea to explore what remains of an unusually creative and warlike culture. Cut off from the rest of the world for most of their history, the islanders were fierce head-hunters who believed in magic and sorcery. What made their art so striking and powerful? Why are the islanders so reluctant to give up their secrets? And can Griff solve the mysteries surrounding a strange and compelling mask?

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Griff Rhys Jones travels to far-off destinations to explore contemporary indigenous art.

Griff Rhys Jones sets off on a series of adventures to find out what extraordinary treasure is still being created in far-off places by the indigenous people of today

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