Takemikaduchi no Mikoto 武甕槌命 / Japanese Bicchu Kagura wooden folk craft mask Takemikaduchi no Mikoto 武甕槌命 As an emissary of Amaterasu Omikami, he and the deity Futsunushi no Mikoto pressured Okuninushi no Mikoto to hand over the country. Together, the two deities are called Ryokami. Takemikazuchi no Mikoto is a brave general and is meant to be a mysterious and valiant deity. He is the god of swordsmanship. This Bicchu Kagura wooden mask represents Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, the thunder‑charged warrior deity who, alongside Futsunushi, descended as an emissary of Amaterasu to demand the transfer of the land from Ōkuninushi. The sharply carved brows, piercing eyes, and taut mouth convey the cold, decisive authority of a god whose power lies in overwhelming martial presence rather than rage. The deep planes of the cheeks and jaw evoke the concentrated force associated with the divine origin of swordsmanship, while the textured hair elements and bold coloration heighten the mask’s ritual intensity. The overall expression reflects Takemikazuchi’s role as a mysterious, valiant general—an embodiment of lightning‑like strength and unshakable resolve. Within a collection or interior, the mask introduces a commanding, electrifying energy, adding cultural depth and a sense of disciplined, mythic power to the surrounding space. Dimensions: 5.3" x 2.7" x 7.8" / 13.5cm x 7cm x 20cm Technique: Carving Material: Wood Weight: 170g Condition Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more. I would like you to refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Special notes: DIRT, SCRATCH. Shipping "FREE SHIPPING" all over the world by International ePacket Light, EMS, or DHL.