The Unusual Tradition of Fantasy Coffins in Ghana
Featured 04/09/2015
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One of the more unconventional cultural elements on this great planet: These are functional coffins made by specialized carpenters in the Greater Accra Region in Ghana.
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1. The custom of being buried in fantasy coffins began in Ghana around 1950.
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2. Originally only Ga chiefs and priests were allowed (and rich enough to afford) such elaborate burial accommodations.
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5. The Ga believe that the dead are more powerful than the living, and so the caskets are made to garner favor with the newly departed.
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8. Not just the local Ga use this burial tradition anymore--Now most locals are buried in caskets made to look like items of significance to them.
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15. Various animals, such as lions, cockerels and crabs can represent clan affiliations.
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