Asafo flag

Fante people, Ghana, African

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

  • Titles Asafo flag (Proper)
  • Medium cotton textiles
  • Dimensions 34 1/2 x 53 in. (87.6 x 134.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Edwin and Cherie Silver, 1991.1008
  • Work Type flag
  • Classification Information forms

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