Authentic Cape Coast Asafo Frankaa – 59¾″ × 40″ Fante War Flag

Vibrant Asafo Frankaa from Cape Coast – 59¾″ × 40″ (151 cm × 101 cm)

This stunning, recently crafted Asafo flag (also known as a Frankaa flag) hails from the Cape Coast region of Ghana. Lovingly created by seasoned artisans, it features both machine and hand stitching, with meticulously appliquéd designs mirrored on each side.

• Size: 59¾″ × 40″ (151 cm × 101 cm)

The condition is excellent, reflecting rich participation in festival life minor stains and wear from traditional use only enhance its character and history. A true wearable canvas of Ghanaian culture!

What Makes This Piece Special

Our flags come directly from multi‑generational flag makers in Ghana, continuing a centuries‑old tradition among the Fante–Akan Asafo companies. These groups, formed by young warriors, used such Fanti war flags in festivals, initiations of new captains, funerals, and communal ceremonies. Each Asafo company flag tells a story bold, vibrant, and powerfully symbolic.

About Asafo Flags

Asafo flags are appliqué masterpiece: layered fabric forms detailed scenes, symbols, and emblems representing the company’s heritage, achievements, and spiritual beliefs. Imported cloths were often repurposed into these designs, merging global materials with local ritual.

Flags were commissioned for key events: installation of a new leader, funerary rites, harvest celebrations, and other traditional gatherings. Post‑colonial symbolism evolved too prior to Independence, Union Jacks appeared alongside these flags, later replaced by Ghana’s tricolour.

Through both religious and military ceremonies, these banners served as rallying points, identifying the Asafo companies and signifying unity, pride, and ancestral protection.

History & Symbolism

The Asafo companies trace their roots to Akan military groups, especially among the Fante. Each company, represented by a bold Frankaa flag, asserted its strength through color, iconography, and craftsmanship. Over time, the flags evolved from military standards to cultural artefacts celebrated in festivals and ceremonies yet their legacy of resilience and communal identity remains potent.

This exquisite flag is more than décor it's a palpable link to Ghana’s past, a celebration of African artistry, and a testament to the enduring cultural power of the Asafo tradition. A heart‑felt representative of TribalGH’s commitment to authentic African art.

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