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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Asafo Flag (Frankaa)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Asafo Flag (Frankaa)

Artist/Maker (Ghana)
Date20th century
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
    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."
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Clotaire Bazile
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    ca. 1930
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fante people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Filippo Mazzola
    ca. 1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Hung Liu
    1995
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    1795-1820