Two red snapper fantasy coffins, one open showing patterned interior, poster for The Art Underground.
Ever seen a coffin shaped like a giant fish or a shoe? Welcome to Fantasy Coffins of Ghana! These vibrant pieces blend tradition and imagination, telling unique stories. Catch this captivating exhibit opening at MOIFA in Santa Fe, New Mexico July 2026. #FantasyCoffins #GhanaianArt
Behind-the-scenes: Moving a plane out of storage, made by famed coffin maker Paa Joe when he was at Kane Kwei's workshop. Prep for "The Art Underground: Fantasy Coffins of Ghana" opening next summer, July 19, 2026! Kane Kwei is credited w/ popularizing the tradition in the 1950's.
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In Accra, “Abebuo” fantasy coffins match form to life - fish for fishmongers, lions for chiefs, roosters for Labadi royals. Handcrafted in ~2 weeks, starting near $700.
Celebrated at funerals, collected by museums.
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Postcards: Ghana’s fantasy coffins are a colourful celebration of life and legacy. MISPER APAWU, of Associated Press, reports from Accra on the rise in popularity of so-called ‘fantasy coffins’… @sightmagazine.bsky.social #Postcards #Ghana #Accra #fantasycoffins
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"Each piece is crafted not just to bury the deceased, but to embody the essence of their life. A farmer isn’t laid to rest in a car; instead his coffin might take the shape of the tools he used or the crops he cultivated. The design itself becomes metaphor, a wooden riddle, a final message left […]
