Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke daruma Princess of the Kingdom of

Princess of the Kingdom of Wu

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

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

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

The Korobase dance

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke daruma Princess of the Kingdom 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