Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask mask portraying the old man in

portraying the old man in the first part of "Takasago" and in other Noh plays

The name of the boy was hyoutokusu (ヒョウトクス)

The story is that Hyottoko (火男) is a boy who wants to work

Traditional Japanese Raijin Mask

and happiness

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask mask portraying the old man inTraditional 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