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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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Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping quotes: S16 Home San Francisco. An original Asafo flag
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Antique 19th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

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