Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke daruma hunters of sinners

hunters of sinners

The mask is the oldest of the Noh theater and represents an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom

Usobuki (空吹) (or Usofuki) is the smallest character in Japanese Kyogen

three worm yokai story etc

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

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke daruma hunters of sinnersTraditional 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