Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota size 60 or the 12 animals of

or the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac

he returned to heaven after gifting the sword to Amaterasu as an apology

Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞

to the rhythm of flutes and drums

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota size 60 or the 12 animals 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