Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Asofo Flag

Maker Fante Artist

DateBefore 1957

Made/manufacturedGhana, Africa

MediumCotton cloth, thread

Dimensions30 1/2 x 57 in. (77.5 x 144.8 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth

Object number2010.95.4

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AFRICAN

DescriptionA large flag that is fabricated in a combination of applique, patchwork and embroidery techniques. The stitch work is refined and there is attention to detail: for example, the tongues and teeth of the three headed dragon are carefully embroidered; the ear, blood on the neck of the wounded victim are also highlighted. This flag is particularly interesting as it's flag looks more like a Norwegian flag (or cross) than a British flag.