Asafo Fante Flag - Ghana - 16 Xhosa Design 31cm tall × 9cm wide

31cm tall × 9cm wide (base depth 10cm)

Size: H 14cm × W 23cm

this bowl comes from the Turkana of north-west Kenya — a nomadic people celebrated for their woodcarving and metalwork

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Through initiatives pioneered by organisations such as the WWF

Asafo Fante Flag - Ghana - 16 Xhosa Design 31cm tall × 9cm wideFante flags to stand out in the arena of African art. Their applique designs are simplistic and childlike yet riddled with symbolism and culture. The Fante people are found on the southern coast of Ghana, scattered between various fishing villages and small towns. Although the precise origin of Fante flags is uncertain, there are reports of their use dating back to at least the early 18th century. The Fante people were largely influenced by the