Miniature Passport Masks Western Africa; Ivory Coast; Dan Wood; 3 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/8 ins. (8.9 x 4.9 x 2.7 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.