Kavat mask for use in langani ceremony, made of bamboo, barkcloth, and red and black pigment. The kavat is a tree dwelling spirit with bird-like features including a duck-like bill and a crop. The enlarged eyes emphasise the mask's sorrow, and the red and black triangular elements beneath the eye symbolise tears. The neck opening is decorated with bound twigs.
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