{"product_id":"1950s-60s-kagura-mask-tajikarao-no-mikoto-shinto-god-of-physical-strength-signed-by-tanabe-seisuke","title":"1950s–60s Kagura Mask \"Tajikarao-no-Mikoto\" Shinto God of Physical Strength, Signed by Tanabe Seisuke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition overall. A crack at the top corner was repaired in the past; this has resulted in a faint hairline line visible on the front and back only upon close inspection. The structure remains solid, and the mask displays well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese kagura mask represents Tajikarao-no-Mikoto (手力男命), the Shinto deity of physical strength and forceful power, best known for pulling open the heavenly cave to restore light to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagura masks are used in traditional Shinto performances that combine ritual, music, and dance to honor the kami. Through these performances, the wearer embodies the deity, bringing mythological narratives into a living, performative form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted, this example is signed by Tanabe Seisuke, a noted mask maker active in the 1950s–60s. His work is associated with strong craftsmanship and faithful interpretations of traditional forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signed and well-preserved piece with historical and artistic value, suitable for collectors of Japanese masks, Shinto art, and mid-20th century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976231371011,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_3668.jpg?v=1776854523","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1950s-60s-kagura-mask-tajikarao-no-mikoto-shinto-god-of-physical-strength-signed-by-tanabe-seisuke","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}