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Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
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Ghana, 1980's
Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People.
Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante communities known as “Asafo”. The communities each have their own flag, name and number. The primary role of the “Asafo” and their flags was to exert power, political influence and maintain codes of conduct within Fante communities.
H 80 x W 153 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 60.24 in (153 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Copenhagen K, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1011237291812
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