Asafo Flag. , Frankaa War Flag Fante /Fanti Ghana, Applique, Textile Art, Drapeau
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:45210688 | Region of Origin: African |
| Primary Material: cotton | Product: Textiles |
| Original/ Repro: Original | Age: Post-1940 |
NOTICE: Postage of this item when purchased will be from the beginning of March
A lovely large used hand made Asafo flag ( Asafo frankaa ) from Ghana.
These flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante
communities known as "Asafo".
The Asafo or "companies"each have their own flag name and number.
Every flag has a message /story to tell from the images displayed on the flag.
The Flags were used during the installation of a new Asafo Captain , d...uring
festivals , funerals of a companies member and
during other traditional events.
This flag, is delicately fully hand sewn.
This is a nicely used flag in a very good condition. Dimensions:
155 cm /61 " X 100 cm/ 39.4"
An Authentic piece of collectable of African Art
A very nice quality piece, offered at a reasonable price.
Please have a look at my other items.
A lovely large used hand made Asafo flag ( Asafo frankaa ) from Ghana.
These flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante
communities known as "Asafo".
The Asafo or "companies"each have their own flag name and number.
Every flag has a message /story to tell from the images displayed on the flag.
The Flags were used during the installation of a new Asafo Captain , d...uring
festivals , funerals of a companies member and
during other traditional events.
This flag, is delicately fully hand sewn.
This is a nicely used flag in a very good condition. Dimensions:
155 cm /61 " X 100 cm/ 39.4"
An Authentic piece of collectable of African Art
A very nice quality piece, offered at a reasonable price.
Please have a look at my other items.
