Shiwajo Mask Takeminakata Traditional Japanese Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask

Traditional Japanese Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask

Shiwajo is a kind of Kojyo (小尉) mask

Omoikane (思兼 or 思金) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence

The cast consists of four to six barbarians

Shiwajo Mask Takeminakata Traditional Japanese Susanoo-no-Mikoto MaskTraditional Wooden Japanese Shiwajo Mask Description Shiwajo is a kind of Kojyo () mask, which is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater. Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well known stories developed in Japan during the 14th century. The actor wears the Kojo () mask, portraying the old man in the first part of "Takasago" and in other Noh plays.