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Hello Tumblr ! An introduction into The African Flag of the Fante "The ‘Asafo Flags’ have an interesting significance and history. The Fante people who live along the Ghana coast, traded extensively with Europeans, and were avid buyers of imported cloth. Lacking a standing army, during the 17th century the Fante organized military groups called ‘Asafo’, the name is derived from ‘sa’ meaning war and ‘fo’ meaning people.

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#Repost @karuncollection (@get_repost) ・・・ Asafo flag, Circa 1900 from Ghana. Cotton appliqué and embroidery.#karuncollection #karunthakar #asafoflags#ghana#africantextiles #africanart#flag#cotton#applique #hali#africanembroidery#embroidery#interiordesign#antiqueflag#graysonperry #art

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#Repost @artmuseum_um with @repostapp. ・・・ All are welcome to visit AMUM (Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm) and learn more about the vibrant companies of Fante people that created these flags of "Flying Colors" and accompanying artifacts. Educators, you are invited to bring your students of all ages to this exhibition. We have an activity room that you may utilize to reflect upon the exhibit with your class or educational group. Download activities on our website: http://www.memphis.edu/amum/flyingcolors/flyingsolo.php #fante #fantecompanies #fantepeople #asafoflags #asafo #flag #flags #africa #art #culture #tribalcommunities (at Memphis, Tennessee)