1950s onwards · Teshie and Nungua, Greater Accra · GhanaLiving tradition
Fantasy coffins of Teshie
The movement
Fantasy coffins of Teshie
1950s onwards · Teshie and Nungua, Greater Accra · Ghana
Ga workshops that carve figurative coffins (abebuu adekai) shaped as fish, cars, cocoa pods, aircraft or tools to speak of the life of the person buried in them. They are now collected and exhibited as sculpture worldwide.
What to look for
Carved and painted wood in the shape of an object or animal; bright enamel colour; humour and pride; made to order.
Masters of the school
- Seth Kane Kwei reference ↗
- Paa Joe reference ↗
- Eric Adjetey Anang reference ↗
- Kudjoe Affutu reference ↗
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Works of the school
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