Fantasy Coffins
A lion, a plane, a Coca Cola bottle parade through Teshie, Ghana at funerals. Here I tell the origin story from 1951, explain how abebuu adekai are commissioned and carved in wawa wood, meet makers Paa Joe and Eric Adjetey Anang, note British Museum pieces and western interest, and why fantasy coffins are death positive.
Rolly's Take
For the seeker of beauty in the ephemeral and the one who embraces death as a vibrant thread in the tapestry of life. Here, the art of fantasy coffins transcends grief, inviting a celebration of individuality and cultural heritage, where every shape tells a story and every ritual dances with joy.