Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Susanoo-no-Mikoto The dance by four to

The dance by four to six people move in unison and wear flowing cloaks with colorful helmets in the shape of a phoenix

bird but not a bird

is a legendary Japanese "magic hammer" that can "tap out" anything wished for

The mask represents the face of the mythical barking lion-dog

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

Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Susanoo-no-Mikoto The dance by four toTraditional 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