Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask kijinkei also called Tsurumai (Crane Dance)

also called Tsurumai (Crane Dance)

Some say Karasu Tengu is the descendent of Susano-o-no-Mikoto the storm god

such as the biwa (a short-necked lute) and the shakuhachi (a bamboo flute)

They are also called Okiagari Koboshi or tumbler dolls

whilst everyone else is out at work

Agyo (Nio Guardian) Mask kijinkei also called Tsurumai (Crane Dance)Traditional 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