Fante Flags
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Beech
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
Antique 19th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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
Recent Sales
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian 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
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
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
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
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 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
Cotton
H 39.38 in W 67.72 in D 0.2 in
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...
British Colonial Ghana period.
Inter...
Category
Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton
Frankaa or Asafo Military Flag, framed
By Fante People
Located in Chicago, IL
particular name and number and through a set of symbols displayed prominently on its flag. Commenting upon
Category
20th Century Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 60.24 in D 0.08 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
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. The Fante have 20
Category
Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Asafo Flag
By Brockway Carpets, Barbara Kwasniewska
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine Asafo Flag from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana . This exceptional
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Aesthetic Movement Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Asafo Flag
By Lawrence Kwakye
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine Asafo Flag from the Fante People of the Cape Coast of Ghana . This is an Officers
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Colonial Revival 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
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Beech
Fante Asafo Flag
Located in Chicago, IL
Displayed at festivals and ceremonies, this vibrant flag was created by the Fante People of Ghana
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tapestries
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
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 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 Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
Fante Flag from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining
Category
Vintage 1940s Tribal Art
Colonial Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Colonial Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Colonial Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tribal Art
Graphic Colonial Asafo Fante Flag from Ghana
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning early to mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Quilts and Blankets
Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning early 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large cotton
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Fante Flag
Located in New York, NY
Applique Flag, Framed. British flag image in corner.
Category
Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Fante Flag
Located in New York, NY
Applique Flag, Framed. British flag image in corner.
Category
Vintage 1950s Decorative Art
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.
A unique and creative image, with an
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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
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
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Asafo Flag
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo flag in cotton applique patters. Fante People.
Asafo flags are created by the Fante people
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Fante Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Unique Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.
Asafo flags are created by the Fante
Category
Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
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.
Asafo Flags are
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
H 35.44 in W 55.52 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana 20th-Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
H 39.38 in W 60.24 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Asafo Flag in Yellow Appliqué Patterns by the Fante People, Ghana 1970s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1970's
“Hard work does not break bones”
Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Asafo Flag in Applique Patterns in Blue by Fante People, Ghana, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1970's
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns by maker Kobina Badowah. Fante People
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 41.34 in W 61.03 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns with embroidery of the sun.
Asafo flags are
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Kvamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Yellow Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kvamina Amoaku
Ghana, 1970's
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian More Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
H 36.62 in W 55.12 in D 0.04 in
Fante Flag from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining
Category
Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Tribal Art
Fante Flag from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining
Category
Vintage 1940s Primitive Tribal Art
Colonial Asafo Fante Flag
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good early 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Patterns by Fante People, Ghana, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1970's
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo Flags are created
Category
Vintage 1970s Ghanaian More Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
H 34.85 in W 57.09 in D 0.2 in
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Fante Flags For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of fante flags for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique fante flags was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and textile. Fante flags have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Fante flags bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Fante flags have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fante People are consistently popular.
How Much are Fante Flags?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $6,500 highest priced.
Questions About Fante Flags
- 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.
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