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