Kagura mask of Tajikarao no Mikoto (手力男命) Wooden/Hand-carved/for kagura dance

This is a wooden carved mask used in Bitchu Kagura, a dance that is an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan.
This mask with a brave expression is of Tajikarao no Mikoto, a powerful god who appears in Japanese mythology.
He is known as the god who dragged Amaterasu Omikami, who had been shut up inside the Ama-no-Iwato cave, out into the outside world.
You can display it in your room as a talisman, or you can wear it while dancing.

These authentic masks can be used in Kagura dances, and are carved by a master craftsman with 45 years of experience, using precious paulownia wood that has been dried for more than 10 years.
The masks are painted with lacquer paint in a "glossy finish," which requires 15 coats of primer and 15 coats of finish. The work is finished slowly and carefully, giving it a beautiful and dignified appearance.

The eyes are made of 5mm-thick brass and polished carefully, so they shine and reflect the light, creating a lively expression.

Product Details

Finished Kagura mask (Tajikarao no Mikoto)...1 piece

All kagura masks are handmade. Please note that there may be slight differences between the photos and the actual product.

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