Asafo Flag 1930's Framed.
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very rare Asafo Flag dating from the late 1930's . Created by the Fante people for the Asafo regiment.
Category
Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Fante Asafo Flag
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 cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery and th...
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 traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
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Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Condition is excellent. Asafo flags are created by the Fante People of Ghana.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Kwamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Pattern, Ghana, 1960s
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 0.2 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Asafo Flag
By Fante People
Located in San Francisco, CA
These appliqued patchwork banners combine the tradition of communication by proverb with military pomp and display.
British Colonial Ghana period.
Inter...
Category
Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Graphic Vintage Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good mid century Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1960. Large single cotton panel with fringe, blue scorpion and company number '4' in upper right.
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Frankaa or Asafo Military Flag, framed
By Fante People
Located in Chicago, IL
Even though the Akan societies in Ghana had no standing army, the asafo - i.e., a people’s militia - was a well established social and political organization based on military princi...
Category
20th Century Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 60.24 in D 0.08 in
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana.
Category
Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Ghanaian Fante Flag Southern Ghana, circa 20th Century
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Fante people flag from southern Ghana, mid-20th century Fante or Asafo flags are an interesting mix of colourful contemporary almost retro design and African tradition; their appliq...
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Ghanaian Fante Flag Southern Ghana, circa 20th Century
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Fante people flag from southern Ghana, mid-20th century Fante or Asafo flags are an interesting mix of colourful contemporary almost retro design and African tradition; their appliq...
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Ghanaian Fante Flag Southern Ghana, circa 20th Century
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Fante people flag from southern Ghana, mid-20th century Fante or Asafo flags are an interesting mix of colorful contemporary almost retro design and African tradition; their appliqu...
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Large FRamed Ghanaian Fante Flag
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack, a central lion, surrounded by four clubs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Asafo Flag
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine Asafo Flag from the Fante People of the Cape Coast of Ghana.
Category
Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Fante Asafo Flag
Located in Chicago, IL
Displayed at festivals and ceremonies, this vibrant flag was created by the Fante People of Ghana to represent a particular military company.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
King's Door Fante Asafo Flag
Located in Chicago, IL
Displayed at festivals and ceremonies, this vibrant flag was created by the Fante people of Ghana to represent a particular military company.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Large Ghanaian Fante Flag
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack, a central lion, surrounded by four jacana birds.
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Beech
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 traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric
Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning Asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery and the Euro...
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 traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal 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 traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery and the Euro...
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 traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
Mid 20th c. Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Fante Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1950s
Sold
H 41.74 in W 69.69 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Fante Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Unique Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.
Category
Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Fante Asafo Flag
Located in Portland, ME
Such flags are used by the Asafo militia companies of the Fante people, on the coast of Ghana, both for identification and to intimidate rival companies.
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Ghanese Fante Asafo Flag, 1970s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo flag in cotton applique pattern by the Fante people.
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage African 1970s Fante People Asafo Flag In Cotton Appliqué Patterns
Sold
H 35.44 in W 55.52 in D 0.2 in
Vintage African 1970s Fante People Asafo Flag In Cotton Appliqué Patterns
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1970s Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patters. Fante People.
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
Vintage Asafo Flag in Yellow Appliqué Patterns by the Fante People, Ghana 1970s
Sold
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Asafo Flag in Yellow Appliqué Patterns by the Fante People, Ghana 1970s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante People of Ghana.
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo flags are created by the Fante People of Ghana.
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning early 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large cotton panels with applique horse and rider, Union Jack in upper right and colorful multi-strip...
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
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Fante Asafo Flag For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fante asafo flag you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fante asafo flag for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and textile. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fante asafo flag — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A fante asafo flag is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Fante People each produced at least one beautiful fante asafo flag that is worth considering.
How Much is a Fante Asafo Flag?
The average selling price for a fante asafo flag at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
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