Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Okina four to six people move

four to six people move in unison and wear flowing cloaks with colorful helmets resembling phoenixes

embodiment of joy

"Omote" means face

it is sacred for the Japanese

This purification ritual lets the god of that temple know that you are not giving up the pursuit of your wish but are going to take another path to make it come true

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Okina four to six people moveTraditional Japanese Agyo Mask Description Agyo () is one of the Nio (Benevolent Kings), a pair of protectors who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Buddhist temples in Japan, one on either side of the entrance. The Nio are there to protect the temple from evil spirits, demons, and humans wanting to rob from the temple. Material Traditional Japanese plaster & resin Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to