• Cape Coast Asafo Frankaa Festival Flag – 64″ × 35″ Authentic
  • Cape Coast Asafo Frankaa Festival Flag – 64″ × 35″ Authentic
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Cape Coast Asafo Frankaa Festival Flag – 64″ × 35″ Authentic

Cape Coast Asafo Frankaa Festival Flag – 64″ × 35″ Authentic

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SD-30034

Vibrant Asafo Frankaa Festival Flag – 64″ × 35″ (162 cm × 89 cm)

Experience the dynamic spirit of the Fante people with this striking Asafo flag “Frankaa” handcrafted in Cape Coast, Ghana. Designed for festival celebrations, this mirror-imaged appliqué flag showcases both machine-stitched precision and traditional hand-sewing techniques.

  • Size: 64″ × 35″ (162 cm × 89 cm)
  • Condition: Excellent forged through cultural heritage with minor, characterful stains and wear
  • Construction: Deluxe patchwork using imported cloth, combining machine and hand stitching
  • Design: Reversible identical appliqué motifs on both front and back

This flag isn’t just decorative it was a living emblem carried during major milestones: from the ascension of a new Asafo captain to vibrant festivals and solemn funerals. It belongs within a long lineage of designs crafted by generations of Ghanaian artisans, replacing older flags in a seamless cultural continuum. Each square of fabric and every stitch echoes stories of valor and communal pride.

About Asafo Flags

Asafo flags, also called Asafo Frankaa or Fante war flags, remain central to Akan military tradition especially among the Fante. These iconic emblems were created by Asafo companies: youth militia groups formed to defend coastal towns against rivals, including the Asante. They are iconic symbols of unity, power, and local identity.

Crafted from appliqué patchwork by machine and by hand these flags are rich in color, symbolism, and cultural resonance. Traditionally used in public ceremonies like festivals, funerals of revered members, and the inauguration of company captains, each piece embodies collective memory and social prestige. After Ghana’s independence, when the Union Jack was lowered, Asafo flags remained as potent emblems of local heritage and resistance.

An authentic piece of contemporary African art, still breathing with life and story!

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