Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Komainu The masks would be worn

The masks would be worn in two traditional dances

and in architecture in Japanese culture

and happiness

Traditional Japanese Agyo Mask

Because of their shape

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Komainu The masks would be wornTraditional 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 Wood & Resin Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the