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A 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.
Asofo Flag
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Asofo Flag

Maker Fante Artist
DateBefore 1957
Place of originGhana, 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
Collections
Visual 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.
An early Asofo flag with the Union jack which suggests it was fabricated during the Colonial Era prior to 1957. It is constructed through a process of applique, patchwork and embroidery. The fringe is mage from torn shreds of cotton. The large mythical beast is an allegorical reference to European heraldry and images of griffins and dragons.
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