Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask daruma their faces are typically pink

their faces are typically pink

Shishimai is one of the traditional events held at New Year in various places in Japan

The dance is performed to protect against natural disasters and demons

Kitsune (狐) means fox

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask daruma their faces are typically pinkTraditional 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 Metal (iron) Sizing Please see pictures for sizing. (We use a tennis ball for customers to gauge the size of the