Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask konron and tears the air in

and tears the air in the dance (Mai)

curled smiling eyes

each of which includes examples of "normal" and "heightened" states of being

The masks would be worn in two traditional dances

Susanno was thrown out of heaven

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask konron and tears the air 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