Saru Mask oni Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one of

Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one of the gods in Japanese mythology (Shinto religion)

" "lucky hammer

the sun goddess and ancestress of the Japanese imperial line

Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by  Tanabe Seisuke

Saru Mask oni Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one ofTraditional Japanese Saru Mask Description Monkeys () are believed to be demon quellers the word for monkey, saru, also means expel when different kanji is used. Their effigies are placed at temple entrances as well as foxes, to ward away the presence of evil. The three hear, see, do no evil monkey are also a fixture in Japanese folklore and have the power to ward off evil. The number three often comes into play with monkey lore 3 monkeys, three worm