Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke hyottoko 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)

Legend is Susanno was born when the god Izanagi washed his nose

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Monkeys (猿) are believed to be demon quellers - the word for monkey

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke hyottoko Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one ofTraditional 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