Asafo Fante Flag

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A standout original Asafo flag, hand-appliquéd by Fante makers on the coast of Ghana. The asafo warrior companies created flags … Read more A standout original Asafo flag, hand-appliquéd by Fante makers on the coast of Ghana. The asafo warrior companies created flags like this ( frankaa ) as banners of identity — bold, figurative cloth that declared allegiance, settled rivalries and illustrated Akan proverbs at festivals and funerals. Every element is hand-cut and stitched in contrasting layers, the surface alive with the texture and individuality of a genuinely handmade textile. It's craftsmanship like this that has carried Asafo flags into serious folk-art collections. A generous, confident piece for a feature wall. A rare find from our curated collection. See less