Asafo Company Flag (Frankaa)

Fante

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Fante. Asafo Company Flag (Frankaa), early to mid–20th century. Textile with appliqué and embroidery, 54 x 37 1/2 in. (137.2 x 95.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 2009.39.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Fante

Title

Asafo Company Flag (Frankaa)

Date

early to mid–20th century

Geography

Place made: Central Region, Ghana, Place collected: La, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Medium

Textile with appliqué and embroidery

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

54 x 37 1/2 in. (137.2 x 95.3 cm)

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

2009.39.2

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