Ghanaian coffin builders are famous for their bizarre coffins. Here’s a few photos my husband took of some in a workshop in Accra. You can also find a video about coffin builders on YouTube and another one here from an arts programme.
Coffin builder in Ghana by Malilady
airplane coffin Ghana
Coffin builder in Ghana by Malilady
Coffin builder in Ghana by Malilady
Suggested Books (US)
- Going into Darkness: Fantastic Coffins from Africa
- Buried Spirit: Incredible Coffins of Ghana
- Culture and Customs of Ghana (Culture and Customs of Africa)
Suggested Books (UK)
- Going into Darkness: Fantastic Coffins from Africa
- Buried Spirit: Incredible Coffins of Ghana (Street Design)
- Culture and Customs of Ghana (Culture & Customs of Africa)
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