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How old is the Asafo flag tradition?
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Historians estimate that the Asafo flag tradition is 300-400 years old. The flags served as messages of warning and resistance to slave traders active on the Fante coast of Africa. You can find a variety of Asafo flags on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An original Asafo flag
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Antique 19th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$2,595 Sale Price
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Large Ghanaian Fante Flag
Located in London, GB
A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack
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Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Large FRamed Ghanaian Fante Flag
Located in London, GB
A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack
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Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Beech
20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning Fante asafo flag.
Fante flags represent the merger of two
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning asafo flag.
Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural
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