Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask Matsuomyoujin which is just one example

which is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater

Shishiguchi is one of the Kijin Kei mask (fierce god)

The Japanese Goblin

The Okina (翁) (old man) mask is considered very sacred and at times treated as the embodiment of god

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask Matsuomyoujin which is just one exampleTraditional 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