Omoikane Mask Ame-no-Tajikarao He is red and has

He is red and has two claws on each foot

is a traditional Japanese Noh mask representing a grievous old man

to whistle

Artist/Carver: Tanabe Seisuke

Taking the sword and the couple's daughter as his bride

Omoikane Mask Ame-no-Tajikarao He is red and hasTraditional Japanese Omoikane Mask Description Omoikane ( or ) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence. His name means "serving one's thoughts." He was often called upon by other dietary (gods) to help make decisions. In one myth, Amaterasu (sun goddess) hid in a cave and Omoikane was tasked to find a way to get her out. He is said to be the child of Takamimusubi, but according to some depictions, it is the god of Tokoyo (the endless country).