What unique contemporary craft originating in Teshie and coastal Ga communities has won worldwide museum acclaim?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Fantasy Coffins (Abebuu Adekai)
- Step 1: Fantasy coffins are sculptural burial caskets carved in shapes reflecting the deceased's profession (e.g. fish, cars, cocoa pods). Step 2. Pioneered by Seth Kane Kwei and Paa Joe, they are exhibited in major museums like the British Museum and Pompidou. Answer: Fantasy Coffins (Abebuu Adekai). Why not the others: Bead making is centered in Krobo/Koforidua; Pottery in Pankrono/Vume; Brass casting in Krofofrom.
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