"Ghana Ga Coffin."
The Ga, a group of about 2 million people who live near Accra, the capital of Ghana, have become known for their fantasy coffins which they carve and decorate according to their patron's request. Locally, the coffins are called "abebun adekai" (which literally means "boxes with proverbs").Please respond to the following prompts (at least 200 words):
Do a quick Google Image search for "Ghana Ga Coffin."
Share an image of your favorite one.
What appealed to you about this example? Explain, and point to specific details as necessary.
What do you think it tells us about the person for whom it was made?