Fante Frankaa or Asafo Military Flag

Two red birds, a flag, and no interest in being subtle.

Fanye makers in Ghana, West Africa, produced this frankaa, or asafo military flag, in cloth in the 20th century. Asafo companies of the Fante coast traditionally carried appliqued flags bearing emblems and proverbs that spoke for the group. On this one, two red bird figures stand on a tan field, and a black and red starburst fills the upper corner. The edges are fringed and slightly uneven, and a small tab at the side suggests it was meant to hang.

About 30 by 53 inches. Hang it high and let the birds do the talking.