Ghana, Coffins to Order

Ghana, Coffins to Order (2010)

Released Documentary · 53 min

 

Ghana, Coffins to Order (2010)

Released Documentary · 53 min

 

The Ga of coastal Ghana have been building coffins in the shape of fish, boats, shoes, fruit or cars for nearly half a century. They believe that when their loved ones die, they move on into another life -- and the Ga make sure they do so in style. They honor their dead with brightly colored coffins that celebrate the way they lived. The shape of the coffin gives the... see more

The Ga of coastal Ghana have been building coffins in the shape of fish, boats, shoes, fruit or cars for nearly half a century. They believe that when their loved ones die, they move on into another life -- and the Ga make sure they do so in style. They honor their dead with brightly colored coffins that celebrate the way they lived. The shape of the coffin gives the... see more
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Jan 1, 2010
COUNTRY
CA, GH
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EN
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