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Fantasy coffins or figurative coffins, also called “FAVs” (fantastic afterlife vehicles) and custom, fantastic, or proverbial coffins (abebuu adekai), [1] are functional coffins made by specialized carpenters in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
24 mar 2020 · Fantasy coffins are caskets that a few select craftsmen carve and paint to look like animals or objects. They often match the deceased’s (or their family’s) interests, character traits, or profession.
9 godz. temu · The makers of Ghana’s fantasy coffins think outside the box, building caskets in every imaginable shape. Traditional Coffins in Animal Format, Ghana Sat, 02 Nov, 2024 - 02:00
13 sty 2021 · Meet the fantasy coffin-designers of Accra, Ghana. Ernest Anang Kwei has followed in his father’s footsteps, continuing a tradition of building elaborate coffins that represent the profession,...
7 kwi 2021 · In Ghana, caskets are still called coffins. They're also works of exquisite art, designed with a sense of fun to reflect the deceased person's character in their vessel of final disposition. Construction. Fantasy coffins, also known as figurative coffins, are constructed by Ghanaian builders who specialize in this sacred craft.
26 cze 2017 · Paa Joe’s works, known as fantasy coffins, continue a tradition in Ghana known as abebuu adekai. The practice traces back to the Ga community of the Accra region in the 1950s, when ornate, figurative, and custom coffin designs were realized to celebrate the lives of priests and chiefs.
Fantasy coffins attracted global attention starting in the 1970s. Galleries, museums, and private collectors commissioned coffins from Ghanaian makers, fueling the desire for these handcrafted objects in the international art market.
