Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke daruma where a rascally wine-bearer serves

where a rascally wine-bearer serves them drinks

Usobuki (空吹) (or Usofuki) is the smallest character in Japanese Kyogen

Legend is Susanno was born when the god Izanagi washed his nose

The male with the mouth closed and large horns

three worm yokai story etc

Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask by Tanabe Seisuke daruma where a rascally wine-bearer servesTraditional Japanese Sarudahiko no Mikoto Mask Description Sarudahiko no Mikoto () is featured in the Kagura dance Sarudahikonomikoto no mai () This dance is performed at the beginning of Kagura. This deiety (God) is named God of "Saki Barai" which means to remove dirt from the road path ahead. Sarudahiko no Mikoto uses a Japanese sword or a spear in every direction; cuts the air, and tears the air in the dance (Mai) The Mai is to remove misfortune