Takeminakata Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Hannya they have been described as

they have been described as the guardians of Buddhist Hell

This dance is performed at the beginning of Kagura

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Onnamen (女面) [Female Masks] represent women

Takeminakata Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Hannya they have been described asTraditional Japanese Takeminakata Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Description Takeminakata () is one of the gods in Japanese mythology (Shinto religion). He is the son of Okuninushi (god of Izumo in southern Honshu Island, Japan). One of the three major Japanese gods of war, together with Takemikazuchi and Futsunushi no kami. Takeminakata is enshrined at Suwa jinja Shrines throughout Japan, including Suwa taisha Shrine (Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture). As well