Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota sanju The movements and gestures of

The movements and gestures of the performers were also highly ritualized and symbolic

Traditional Japanese Heishitori Mask

Traditional Wooden Japanese Muronoomyoujin Mask

"Station #44 Yokkaichi" by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) depicts the actor Iwai Hanshiro VI in her role as Gaku no Osan

Plaster & resin

Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota sanju The movements and gestures ofTraditional Japanese Susanoo no Mikoto Mask Description Susanno no Miikoto () is the kami (god) of the sea and storm, and one of the most significant in Japanese mythology. Legend is Susanno was born when the god Izanagi washed his nose. He is the younger brother of Amaterasu, the sun goddess and ancestress of the Japanese imperial line. After feuding with his sister, Susanno was thrown out of heaven. When he descended to earth, he found a couple who