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Young girls from the village or renowned men. They are also used during circumcision rites and appear alongside the gle sö singing masks and the large go ge masks related to the go society, which exercises justice and maintains social stability. Within Dan society, mask bearers are high-ranking members of the social hierarchy. The masks intervene in conflict resolution processes when the village chief has failed to resolve an issue. Generally, Dan masks are also unique in that they are not representations of bush spirits but are, in fact, their incarnations. This explains the sacred nature of such pieces. This mask