Photos show Ghana’s fantasy coffins as a stylish final rest

A fish fantasy coffin crafted by Eric Kpakpo Adotey is displayed by the roadside in La, Accra, Ghana, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

By Misper Apawu, The Associated Press

Posted Sep 13, 2025 02:32:08 AM.

Last Updated Sep 13, 2025 02:45:32 AM.

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — While fantasy coffins have been common among the Ga people of Accra, Ghana, they are becoming a widespread practice offering a colorful alternative to simple wooden boxes.

Each piece is crafted not just to bury the deceased, but to embody the essence of their life. They can be so colorful that they can make dying seem attractive.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Misper Apawu, The Associated Press

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