Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Okina The movements and gestures of

The movements and gestures of the performers were also highly ritualized and symbolic

She soaked herself in the Uji River for 37 days and nights to place a curse on him and became a living demon

it is sacred for the Japanese

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

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Okina The movements and gestures ofTraditional 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