Miniature Passport Masks Western Africa; Ivory Coast; Dan Wood; 5 5/8 x 2 15/16 x 1 1/2 ins. (14.3 x 7.5 x 3.8 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.