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Most flags of of the Asafo-companies can easily be handled by a
flag-dancer (Frankaatunyi or Frankaakitsanyi) during a
festival or a
ceremony with a spectacular dance-performance. Very few flags are so big
that they have to be escorted by many men, or to be presented at a
company-post (Aban or Posuban). This is one of the last: In the lower
half to the hoist is the company number, the
Lion and the cock. On top of that a rainbow arising from a Posuban.
Quite remarkable is that the posuban literally jumps out of the flag…
The rainbow reaches into the right (black) half. In the center of that
field one observes the symbol, which is most powerful among the
Akan-people: Key and Lock ("We are Lock and Key of the State" — we are
in control of the state). The eight-pointed star
Nsoromma completes the claim of control: starlight is seen as
light emanating from the Gods.
Jarig Bakker, 04 Jan 2000, quoting
[gru95]
A man climbs a tree.
The elders of the Fante say, when they see the image of a man climbing a
tree: «When a deceiving man tells you to climb a tree, you have to tell
him to climb it first. If he finds a comfotable spot you can follow
him». The proverb warns for deceit and admonishes the company to healthy
distruct regarding rival companies. When you look at the birds as well
you can learn a message: «When a hen stays too long in a house it
becomes red (because of dust and earth)».
Jarig Bakker, 04 Jan 2000,
quoting [gru95]
1st figure on the left: white with Sampras-style short red trowsers;
2nd figure: white with red stick (sword?)
tree has red papayas between first and second leaf left and right and on
the ground right of the tree; small man (or monkey?) is climbing the
tree.
Thanh-Tâm Lê, 04 Jan 2000
This flag was yellow in color, with white fringe around 3 sides. In the
left corner was a sort of Union Jack… however, this UJ had no blue, only
the white spaces where the St. Andrew should be, with a red St. George’s
cross, as it should be. The red was faded and sort of look pink.
In the field there was a representation of a Rooster in black with the
crown (?) on top of in red (faded to pink). In the lower right fly was the
number, in white, "No.1". The "No.1" was sewen on both sides of the flag to
read correctly.
Steve Stringfellow, 10 Aug 1998
The "Nº1" reefers to the company number and the rooster or
“Clock bird” is a symbol of authority and power, i.e.,
he is the one who decides when things are done.
James Ferrigan, 10 Aug 1998