Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke mask it represents a deity whose

it represents a deity whose power is directed outward: mouth open

Amaterasu (sun goddess) hid in a cave and Omoikane was tasked to find a way to get her out

The most common design portrays a brown bear biting a salmon

Japanese Hannya Mask

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke mask it represents a deity whoseTraditional 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