{"product_id":"susanoo-no-mikoto-mask-set","title":"Susanoo no Mikoto \u0026 Mask \u0026 Kushinada-hime Mask Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Susanoo no Mikoto Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI give you the Japanese Storm God Susanoo no Mikoto, sourced and shipped directly from Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful and fierce Japanese mask, crafted in Japan, embodies the powerful emotions and story behind one of the world's most captivating and well-known masks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur masks are hand-sourced by our team of licensed antique dealers here in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may have seen a hannya mask or one, but let's dive into one of Japan's most important gods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho was Susanoo no Mikoto?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusanoo-no-Mikoto is a central deity in Japanese mythology, known as the kami (god) of the storm, sea, and agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the younger brother of Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and one of the three noble children of Izanagi, the god of creation and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusanoo is a complex god with a dual nature, often depicted as a wild, reckless god and heroic figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the help of the God of Brewing, he is famous for slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata no Orochi, from whose tail he retrieved the sword Kusanagi, later becoming one of the Imperial Treasures of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heroism differs from his earlier behavior in heaven, which led to his banishment to earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKushinada-hime Mask (櫛名田比売面)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eKojiki\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNihon Shoki\u003c\/em\u003e, Kushinada-hime is the youngest daughter of the earth deities Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi. Orochi had already devoured her seven sisters, and she was next. Susanoo promised to kill the serpent in exchange for her hand. According to the myth, he turned her into a comb and wore it in his hair during the fight. He then defeated Orochi with sake-filled vats and his sword, and found the sword Kusanagi inside the serpent’s tail. After the battle, the two married and made their home at Suga in Izumo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHer name is commonly read as “wondrous rice field,” which links her to agriculture, abundance, and protection. She is enshrined as a deity in her own right at shrines across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe story is still performed in Kagura, especially in the Izumo and Iwami regions, and Susanoo vs. Orochi remains one of the most requested subjects in Japanese tattoo art. The mask shows her as a young noblewoman with a calm, composed face, in contrast to the fierce masks of Susanoo and Orochi in the same story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMask \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade in Japan, each mask \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis crafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to capture the details and fierce expression of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSusanoo-no-Mikoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect from Japan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This mask was hand-sourced by a Japanese licensed antique dealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Decoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for adding a unique, dramatic touch to any space, be it a tattoo studio, living room, or art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspirational Art Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An essential mask for tattoo artists seeking authentic Japanese motifs and anyone interested in the meaning of a Hannya mask tattoo.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please see the pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball to gauge the size of the items for customers.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please note that all the masks listed are old and have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeen used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Japanese people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the items various weathering and imperfections. You can see the quality of the items in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the item in the photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ***PLEASE NOTE: When ordering, please include a contact telephone number for the courier shipping documents. We must ship with a telephone number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items shipped via Japan Post or Yamato Courier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include a tracking number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImport duties, taxes, and charges \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the item price or shipping cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Returns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare only accepted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on items that Japan Post or Yamato Courier has damaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHOP More Japanese Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our other collections of traditional Japanese masks: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oni Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/oni-mask\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tengu Mask\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/tengu-mask\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/oni-mask\" title=\"Oni Mask\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOni Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/tengu-mask\" title=\"Tengu Mask\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTengu Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/collections\/hannya-mask\" title=\"Tengu Mask\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHannya Masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Wabisabi Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67802459504890,"sku":"1091","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/2833\/7658\/files\/IMG_4615.heic?v=1792460986","url":"https:\/\/www.wabisabimart.com\/en-ca\/products\/susanoo-no-mikoto-mask-set","provider":"Wabisabi Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}