The survakars from Dolna Sekirna are known for their towering masks made from bird feathers. While their village tiny, with less than 100 inhabitants, they are one of the most well known groups at Surva for their big energy and beautiful designs. Though their masks can be twice the size of their bodies, the masks are in no way secured to the wearer. They are balanced on the shoulders, with two wooden rods that come down to chest level to hold on to. The bells worn at the waist can weigh upwards of 20 kilos each. Different groups of survakars compete over who have the heaviest bells and who can ring them in the most complex patterns.
