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We have 3 objects tagged proverbs.

Black flag with alternating squares of red and white forming a border. Flag depicts an all-female militia confronting a male intruder who reacts with fear to their presence. The two women closest to the intruder carry a flag and a drum while the others carry rifles and a machete. A small British flag appears in the upper left hand corner. The initials of the militia are embroidered along the bottom edge. The flag is fringed on three sides.

Asafo Flag (Ghana)
cotton.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. William Goulding and from General....
2009-2-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Adinkra Ceremonial Wrapper (Ghana)

Adinkra Ceremonial Wrapper (Ghana)
cotton.
Bequest of Mary Kirby.
1962-123-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Textile, Wonda ya chi, Zomo ya chi gudu (Whoever catches a hare has to run for it)

Textile, Wonda ya chi, Zomo ya chi gudu (Whoever catches a hare has to run...
cotton.
Gift of Paula Habig.
1958-73-9

This object was made by Heinrich Habig Aktiengesellschaft Stoffdruckerei.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.