Furyumen Mask Komainu Traditional Japanese Saru Mask

Traditional Japanese Saru Mask

Sarudahiko no Mikoto (猿田彦命) is featured in the Kagura dance Sarudahikonomikoto no mai (猿田彦命の舞)

including earthquakes

Susanno no Miikoto (素戔嗚尊) is the kami (god) of the sea and storm

Furyumen Mask Komainu Traditional Japanese Saru MaskTraditional Japanese Furyumen Mask Description Furyumen () is an oni (demon or ogre) from Saga prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. There is a female and a male mask. The female mask with wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns. The masks would be worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura", to the rhythm of flutes and drums. The dance is performed to protect against natural