{"product_id":"1950-60s-kagura-mask-sarutahiko-no-mikoto-shinto-god-of-beginnings-signed-by-tanabe-seisuke","title":"1950-60s Kagura Mask \"Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto\" Shinto god of Beginnings Signed by Tanabe Seisuke","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69c68860-0424-8321-8f35-59b4ba74485e-5\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69c68860-0424-8321-8f35-59b4ba74485e-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-86\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f9ebca14-aaa6-4597-b2fa-7328b7b6ac4a\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eVery good condition overall. Two hairline cracks are present and have been repaired in the past; they are visible upon close inspection but do not affect the structural integrity or display. Some friction damage near the eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThis Bitchū Kagura mask represents Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto (猿田彦命), the Shinto deity of guidance, crossroads, and beginnings. He is known in mythology for guiding the descent of the heavenly grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu to earth, establishing his role as a protector and পথ-opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eIn Bitchū Kagura performances, Sarutahiko appears at the beginning of ceremonies, performing a ritual dance to purify the space and prepare the stage for the arrival of other deities. His presence is both ceremonial and symbolic, marking the transition into sacred performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted, this mask is signed by Tanabe Seisuke, a recognized mask maker active in the 1950s–60s. His work is associated with strong craftsmanship and adherence to traditional forms used in regional kagura traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1299\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA signed and culturally significant example of kagura performance art, suitable for collectors of Japanese masks, Shinto ritual objects, and mid-20th century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976289403139,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_3677.jpg?v=1776854873","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1950-60s-kagura-mask-sarutahiko-no-mikoto-shinto-god-of-beginnings-signed-by-tanabe-seisuke","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}