Miniature Passport Masks Western Africa; Ivory Coast; Dan Wood; 4 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 5/8 ins. (11.9 x 6.7 x 4.1 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.