Miniature Passport Masks Western Africa; Ivory Coast; Dan Wood; 6 5/16 x 3 x 1 13/16 ins. (16 x 7.6 x 4.6 cm) Miniature Dan masks were used to identify a person’s status and region, therefore functioning as passport masks. Masks were also used to authorize possession of larger ceremonial masks, which functioned as charms protecting their owners.