Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke basara carrying out the punishments issued

carrying out the punishments issued by the queen of Hell to the convicted souls that find themselves judged for their evil deeds in life

Traditional Wooden Japanese Shishimai Gashira

Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by Kiyomi Yokota

" meaning to blow

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke basara carrying out the punishments issuedTraditional 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