Flag of a Female Asafo Captain (Frankaa)

Fante

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Fante. Flag of a Female Asafo Captain (Frankaa), late 20th century. Textile with appliqué and embroidery, 56 3/4 x 35 in. (144.1 x 88.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 2009.39.3. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Fante

Title

Flag of a Female Asafo Captain (Frankaa)

Date

late 20th century

Geography

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

Medium

Textile with appliqué and embroidery

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

56 3/4 x 35 in. (144.1 x 88.9 cm)

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

2009.39.3

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