Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Uchide no kozuchi fire-breathing

fire-breathing

one on either side of the entrance

and humans wanting to rob from the temple

and upper teeth made of gold or brass

Japanese Craftsmanship: Handmade in Japan

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Uchide no kozuchi fire-breathingTraditional 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