Akiba Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Akiba, early 17th century, Unknown Japanese, 34 1/2 × 16 1/4 × 16 1/2 in. ( × × cm), Wood with polychrome and gold, 17th century, This deity, known as the Manifestation of Mount Akiba in Echigo Province, is worshipped as a protector against fire. Also called Akiba Gongen, the deity is commonly portrayed as a figure with elements of the Shinto tengu, the Buddhist Wisdom King Fudō Myōō, and the Hindu goddess Dakini. Shinto tengu are fierce, long-beaked, and winged goblins with a bird’s face and a human body

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