ASHES TO ASHES....

There's an exhibition just opened in London showing an array of Ghanian coffins. Not a topic of art or interest which instantly springs to mind, but when you see them, you realise these Ghanians like a good send off in pretty elaborate style. The most elaborate coffins are for the chiefs or businessmen and are traditional amongst the Southern Ga people. I absolutely love the kitsch factor and have an order placed for a bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk coffin. Call me old fashioned, but you can't beat a bit of purple at a funeral. Here we go then for a tour of Ghana's finest...