Passport Mask
Passport masks
Passport mask
Passport mask
passport masks
passport masks
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This small mask carved from wood is called a passport mask. They were traditionally carried around by the Dan People, kept in a leather pouch and are often miniature copies of a family mask, which used to be used as a form of identification. They were aslo often shown off to honor important visitors to the village. Most masks are carved to be similar to a specific family member or person of honor. When leaving the village to hunt or travel, they would carry passport masks as protective charms.
The passport mask functioned as proof of one's position within it, which was useful when traveling to other villages. In time, passport masks became a form of tribal identification, each culture with their own distinct styles.
Round masks 10cm, 3.9" Diameter, Other +- 11 x 8cm
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