Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Takeminakata crafted by skilled artisans

crafted by skilled artisans

including Suwa-taisha Shrine (Suwa City

Hannya masks are one of the most used iconography in traditional Japanese tattoo designs

Traditional Japanese Karasu Tengu Mask

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Takeminakata crafted by skilled artisansTraditional Japanese Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask Description Sarudahiko no Mikoto () is featured in the Kagura dance Sarudahikonomikoto no mai () This dance is performed at the beginning of Kagura. This deiety (God) is named God of "Saki Barai" which means to remove dirt from the road path ahead. Sarudahiko no Mikoto uses a Japanese sword or a spear in every direction; cuts the air, and tears the air in the dance (Mai) The Mai is to remove misfortune