African Fante Asafo Company Flag
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Description
A military flag from Ghana.
- Used by the Fante people to designate a particular military group or Asafo, which had political influence and enforced standards within their communities.
- The designs were chosen to represent specific characteristics within the company and often referenced Ghanaian proverbs and folklore, made by men utilizing trade cloth, stitching, cotton and appliqué.
Condition Report
Revive
Fair
GoodVery Good
Like New
With scattered staining and light soiling, minor fraying, all consistent with age and use.
Dimensions
Height: 40 inches / 101.6 cm
Width: 57 inches / 144.78 cm
Textile Type
Textiles & Fabrics
Decorative Style
Eclectic
Region
Africa
Country
Ghana
Century Prefix
Mid
Century
20th
Color
Yellow
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Red
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White
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Blue
Materials
Cotton