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Ghana’s Fantasy Coffins
Whimsical coffins offer a personalized resting place for Ghanaians
Funerals in Ghana are beloved for their celebratory air. “People will be saying things like, ‘Oh, Honey, no need to cook tonight, let’s go to the funeral,’ says one Ghanaian man, “[they’re] better than a party — you get to … Continue reading
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Tagged African, Artisan, Casket, Coffin, Death, Fantasy, Funeral, Ghana, Ghanaian, Gradmother, Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop, Kwei, Teshie, Unique Death, Whimsical
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Ghana’s Fantasy Coffins
Wildly-designed Coffins Personalize Funeral Services in Ghana
A tribe called the Ga in the African country of Ghana is making a splash with its “fantasy coffin” designs. The coffins come in creative designs like fish and Coke bottles and cell phones, allowing families to bury their loved … Continue reading
