Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Susanoo-no-Mikoto Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by

Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by Tanabe Seisuke

and in architecture in Japanese culture

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Sanju is one of the masks (舞楽面 ) used in the traditional Japanese performing arts Bugaku 舞楽 dance

Shishiguchi is one of the Kijin Kei mask (fierce god)

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Susanoo-no-Mikoto Traditional Japanese Omoikane Mask byTraditional 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