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Asafo Flag (Frankaa)
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Asafo Flag (Frankaa)

Artist/Maker Fante people Ghana
Date20th century
CultureFante
Mediumcotton and dye
DimensionsOverall: 37 x 57 3/4 in. (94 x 146.7 cm)
ClassificationsInformation Forms
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marcilene Wittmer
Terms
    Object number2006.32.2
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of Africa
    DescriptionThe flag's motto, stitched in applique, reads "ISI FITA NA MBOGYA WO ASI." The translation is, "When you was something white you will still find some blood stains on it."
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