Ghana Flag

Ghana, 1930s-1950s Asafo flag “The train is always ready to go” in cotton applique patters.

Ghana, 1980's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

Kwamina Amoaku Ghana, 1960s Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

These appliqued patchwork banners combine the tradition of communication by proverb with military pomp and display.

British Colonial Ghana period.

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Pictograph of a tribal chief preparing a feasting table for the British colonists. Framed.

A good mid century Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1960. Large single cotton panel with fringe, blue scorpion and company number '4' in upper right.

This is a fine Asafo Flag from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana .

This is a fine Asafo Flag from the Fante People of the Cape Coast of Ghana .

This is a very fine Asafo Flag from the Fante People of the Cape Coast of Ghana.

A whimsical and decorative Ghanese Asafo battle flag, depicting a union jack on red ground with a a black and white triangle form fringed border, and containing a representation of t...

A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack, a central lion, surrounded by four clubs.

Displayed at festivals and ceremonies, this vibrant flag was created by the Fante People of Ghana to represent a particular military company.

A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack, a central lion, surrounded by four jacana birds.

Displayed at festivals and ceremonies, this vibrant flag was created by the Fante people of Ghana to represent a particular military company.

A large and graphically stunning Asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...

A large and graphically stunning Asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery and the Euro...

A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...

A large and graphically stunning Asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...

A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery and the Euro...

A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the Eur...

Hand sewn cotton applique including birds and snails. Ghana flag in upper right.

Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns from Ghana circa 1970s.

A stunning early to mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large cotton panels with msritime scene applique, partial Union Jack in upper left and colorfu...

Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the European heraldic tradition, which used flags and b...

Asafo flags are created by the Fante People of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante communities known as “Asafo”.

Unique Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Asafo flags are created by the Fante People of Ghana.

Kvamina Amoaku Ghana, 1970's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

Ghana, 20th century Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

Ghana, 1970s Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

Ghana, 1970's “Hard work does not break bones” Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

Ghana, 1970's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns by maker Kobina Badowah.

Framed applique flag with British flag image in corner. The Fanta tribe made the flag as a satire of the British colonizers.

Applique Flag, Framed. British flag image in corner.

hand sewn, Asofa Tribe flag in frame.

A good mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton panel with a large yellow deer devouring a hunter in lower right.

Asafo flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisations in Fante communities known as “Asafo”.

Recent Asafo flag ( Asafo frankaa ) from Ghana used in Festival times in Cape Coast area depicting man and rooster

Such flags are used by the Asafo militia companies of the Fante people, on the coast of Ghana, both for identification and to intimidate rival companies.

A good mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton panel with applique and Union Jack in upper left.

A stunning early 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large cotton panels with applique horse and rider, Union Jack in upper right and colorful multi-strip...

African Asafo Flag, 1950's. Framed.

African Asafo Flag, 1950's. Framed.

Framed Asafo flag ( Asafo frankaa ) from Ghana used in Festival times in Cape Coast area depicting a buffalo

Ghanaian Flag Protesting the British Occupation.

A good mid 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton panel with applique and Union Jack in upper left.

Beautiful Asafo flag in cotton applique pattern. Made by the Fante People.

Asafo flag in cotton applique patters. Fante People.

Asafo flag in cotton applique pattern by the Fante people. A unique and creative image, with an earth mover replacing earlier subjects as a metaphor for the strength boasted of b...

Ghana, 1970s Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patters.

Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the European heraldic tradition, which used flags and b...

Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with visual imagery, and the European heraldic tradition, which used flags and b...

Ghana, 1970's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns.

A good early 20th century colonial Asafo Fante flag from Ghana - circa 1940. Large single cotton panel with applique lion, Union Jack in upper left and colorful multi-striped border.