Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke mask a pair of protectors who

a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Buddhist temples in Japan

and humans wanting to rob from the temple

Traditional Japanese Karasu Tengu Mask

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Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke mask a pair of protectors whoTraditional 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