Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask signed "heavenly dog") are a type

"heavenly dog") are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and are also considered a type of Shinto god (kami) or yōkai (supernatural beings)

In "Tale of the Heike" (12C Chronicle of Japan) describes Karasu Tengu as "men but not men

the mask embodies dignity and divinity as a god

It is said that if Shishimai bites your head

coordinated series of movements in the traditional dance

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask signed "heavenly dog") are a typeTraditional 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