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What is the symbolism of asafo flags made by the Fante?

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What is the symbolism of asafo flags made by the Fante?
Asafo flags made by the Fante people symbolize European traditions blended with Akan culture. The flags are called frank in the Fante language and play a key cultural role there. Browse on 1stDibs to find a collection of authentic asafo flags.
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Vintage Kwamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Pattern, Ghana, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku Ghana, 1960's Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo
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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1980's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Folk Art Tribal Art

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Cotton

Vintage Asafo Flag in Burgundy Appliqué Patterns by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1960's Asafo flag in cotton applique patters. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by the
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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian More Folk Art

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Cotton

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Orange Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1970s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1970s Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1930s-1950s Asafo flag “The train is always ready to go” in cotton applique patters
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku Ghana, 1960s Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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