Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Okina embodiment of joy

embodiment of joy

The movements and gestures of the performers were also highly ritualized and symbolic

The Fudo-myo-o may look enraged

Takeminakata (建御名方神) is one of the gods in Japanese mythology (Shinto religion)

This purification ritual lets the god of that temple know that you are not giving up the pursuit of your wish but are going to take another path to make it come true

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Okina embodiment of joyTraditional 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