Fante Asafo Flag
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
on Fante Asafo flags after the first railway was built in Ghana in 1901. This superb flag is a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.16 in W 51.19 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.
Asafo
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 40.56 in W 61.82 in D 0.2 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian More Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
H 34.65 in W 72.05 in D 0.2 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 36.23 in W 61.03 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
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
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H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 0.2 in
Asafo Banner
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of an Asafo Banner from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian British Colonial Tribal Art
Materials
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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
Materials
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H 31.5 in W 60.24 in D 0.08 in
Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
and police for Fante towns. Through their symbolic colors and imagery, an asafo flag makes a statement
Category
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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
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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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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.
Questions About Fante Asafo Flag
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Asafo 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.
- How are Asafo flags made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Asafo flags are made from trade cloth and damask. The appliqué figures are copied from paper patterns and are two-sided. If there is a Union Jack in the top left-hand corner, it dates the flag to before Ghanaian independence in 1957. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Asafo flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Historians 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.
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