High quality Japanese hand carved wooden Bitchu Kagura Mask - Susanoo no Mikoto須佐之男命, finely carved by Yūsei勇誠. This mask is said to bestow good fortune and ward off evil, and is popular in ordinary households. The Bitchu Kagura mask "Susanoo no Mikoto" is a Kagura mask modeled after Susanoo no Mikoto, who is worshipped as the god of storms and the god of warding off evil. While his myths are fierce, he is also a multifaceted god who has heroic aspects, such as when he defeated Yamata no Orochi, and is worshipped as a god of war. This mask is said to bestow good fortune and ward off evil, and is popular in ordinary households. Dimensions: 23.5 x 20 x 12 cm Good condition: there are stains and wear off of paints from aging and using, please also take a look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.