A Vintage Asafo Framed Flag
Stock No
CT0103
2018
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£750.00
- €855 Euro
- $919 US Dollar
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Item Description
A vintage Asafo flag, Ghanaian, the whole with typical appliquéd design including a Union Jack, figures and plane in flight - all against a shell pink ground with lilac, yellow, tangerine, red, forest green, black and ecru detailing - with cut work borders originally designed to flutter in the breeze. Bespoke wood frame, glazed and the borders of the flag stretched. In good condition with natural wear and typical rustic construction and stitch work.
The flags of the Fante people use unique naive images that identify different military companies called 'Asafo' - with an animal, the image of power or a confrontational proverb to threaten other rival companies.
These flags make wonderfully quirky, colourful talking points. A large and very decorative piece!
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Item Dimensions
H: 103cm W: 125cm
Period
Vintage
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7855 256007
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