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How Do Ghana's Fabulous 'Fantasy' Coffins Work?

How Do Ghana's Fabulous 'Fantasy' Coffins Work?

BrainStuff

May 21, 20257m 0s

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In parts of Ghana and Togo, it's common to send the deceased off in style with coffins carved and brightly painted to resemble anything from chili peppers to taxi cabs to brand-name shoes. Learn about abebu adekai, also known as fantasy coffins, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/funerals/ghana-fantasy-coffins.htm

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