Fante Figure, Ghana, 20th c.

A Fante figure. Ghana, West Africa. 20th century. Wood and glass beads. 16 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/4". Condition: includes stand. Some scratches, cracks, and discoloration. Provenance: Private New York Co

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Fante Asafo Flag #85 depicts a central red mound with white mushrooms, with a green turtle on left and brown figure on right, over black floral patterned ground, with large styli

Fante Asafo Flag #21 depicts two central white figures, one holding sword, one possibly standing on a column, oriented towards one dark green figure with same, while another figure looks on, over gree

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Fante Asafo Flag #108 depicts a red figure holding a a long object, possibly his own missing arm, beside a blue head looking out fro a pink basket, over tan ground, with stylized British Union Jack fl

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