Asafo flag

Fante people, Ghana, African

Early to mid-20th century (before independence in 1957)

  • Titles Asafo flag (Proper)
  • Medium cotton textiles
  • Dimensions 37 x 47 in. (94 x 119.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Edwin and Cherie Silver, 1991.1007
  • Work Type flag
  • Classification Information forms

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