Flag of a Female Asafo Captain (Frankaa)
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Fante. Flag of a Female Asafo Captain (Frankaa), late 20th century. Textile with appliqué and embroidery, 56 3/4 x 35 in. (144.1 x 88.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 2009.39.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2009.39.3_PS1.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Culture
Title
Flag of a Female Asafo Captain (Frankaa)
Date
late 20th century
Geography
Place made: Central Region, Ghana, Place collected: La, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Medium
Textile with appliqué and embroidery
Classification
Dimensions
56 3/4 x 35 in. (144.1 x 88.9 cm)
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
2009.39.3
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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