Asafo Banner
Maker
Unknown, Fante
DateEarly 20th century
MediumCloth
Dimensions36 1/8” H x 55” W
Credit LineGift of Tim & Bobbi Hamill
Object numberAF2008.22.HAM
DescriptionAsafo banner with a union jack in the upper left corner in the border of maroon and white color blocks with a triangle cloth edging. Two blue male figures with a red string around their right wrists approach a seated chief or king who holds a state sword out towards them. The figures are appliquéd on both sides. A sleeve for a stick support is on the left.
ClassificationsTextiles
Collections
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