African coffins go on show

Glasgow - A collection of African coffins in the shape of planes, boats and fish was unveiled today.

Glasgow - A collection of African coffins in the shape of planes, boats and fish was unveiled today.

The exhibition, at the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow, were all created by Paa Joe, a carpenter from, Accra, Ghana.

It is becoming more common for people from wealthy families in Accra to be buried in such coffins, which reflect their dreams, station in life or how they made their living.

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