Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Kozukuri no Mikoto one depicted with their mouth

one depicted with their mouth open to scare off demons or closed to shelter and keep in good spirits

and those wishing to get married

Sarudahiko no Mikoto (猿田彦命) is featured in the Kagura dance Sarudahikonomikoto no mai (猿田彦命の舞)

the Shinto Fortune for rice

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask Kozukuri no Mikoto one depicted with their mouthJapanese Agyo Mask Check out this vintage handmade Agyo Guadian sourced and shipped directly from Japan. This beautiful Japanese mask was handmade by skilled Japanese artisans, capturing the fierce look and strength of the Agyo. Our team of licensed antique dealers here in Japan hand sourced all our masks. You may have seen the Agyo outside some of Japan's famous temples. Agyo Meaning The Agyo is one of the Nio guardians, also known as "Benevolent