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Fante Flags

Vintage Asafo Flag in Burgundy Appliqué Patterns by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1960's Asafo flag in cotton applique patters. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by the
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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian More Folk Art

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Cotton

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Orange Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1970s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1970s Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by
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Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Cotton Applique Patterns, Ghana, 1930-1950s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
on Fante Asafo flags after the first railway was built in Ghana in 1901. This superb flag is a very
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Vintage Asafo Flag in Pink Cotton Appliqué Pattern by Fante People, Ghana, 1960s
By Fante People
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku Ghana, 1960s Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are
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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, 1980's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by
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Vintage 1980s Ghanaian Folk Art Tribal Art

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Cotton

Asafo Banner
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of an Asafo Banner from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana
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Vintage 1940s Ghanaian British Colonial Tribal Art

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Cotton

Asafo Banner
Asafo Banner
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H 0.4 in W 203.94 in D 40.16 in
Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
and police for Fante towns. Through their symbolic colors and imagery, an asafo flag makes a statement
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Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
Mounted Asafo Flag of Ghana c.1820-1920
H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Kwamina Amoaku Asafo Flag in Cotton Appliqué Pattern, Ghana, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Kwamina Amoaku Ghana, 1960's Fante Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo
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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning Fante asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Art

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Fabric

20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
H 40 in W 48 in D 0.1 in
Mid-20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Copenhagen K, DK
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Vintage Asafo Flag in Yellow Appliqué Patterns by the Fante People, Ghana 1970s
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Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns from Ghana circa 1970s. Asafo Flags are created by the Fante
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Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Asafo flag in cotton applique patters. Fante People.
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Beautiful Asafo flag in cotton applique pattern. Made by the Fante People.
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Located in Copenhagen K, DK
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Fante Flags For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of fante flags for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique fante flags was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and textile. Fante flags have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Fante flags bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Fante flags have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fante People are consistently popular.

How Much are Fante Flags?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $6,500 highest priced.
Questions About Fante Flags
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Asafo flags made by the Fante people symbolize European traditions blended with Akan culture. The flags are called frank in the Fante language and play a key cultural role there. Browse on 1stDibs to find a collection of authentic asafo flags.