Asafo Flag

CultureGhana, Akan culture, Fante subgroup

Date1950s

Mediumcotton

Dimensions38 1/4 × 61 1/2 in. (97.2 × 156.2 cm)

Classificationstextiles

Credit LineAckland Fund

Object number2024.58.10

DescriptionBlack background w/ Union Jack in upper left corner, large peach-coloured bird w/ satin fabric beck and feet, in centre falling on to a bed(?); male figure in lower left corner in pale pink/peach coloured, and semi-circular shape in red cloth with rope(?) hanging from it.

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