RIP in a GAL

[brunni]

In Ghana there is a tradition for the family head to be buried in a coffin symbolizing his profession. Elaborate wooden models are carved and painted.
Cut and post this link : plus.google.com/photos/107368141797460783036/albums/5621062298456792593?banner=pwa
e.g a fish for a fisherman, an aircraft for a pilot, a hammer for a carpenter, etc.
The last one ?

Yep ! Thats a GAL for a snail farmer ! Images courtesy Jean-Michel Rousset, Bruxelles and Picasa

[shaydeesnail]

Oh wow! That's really cool, I want one now
I'll probably have to make do with a tiny snail urn or something though lol!

[actos]

Wow! How deep does that thing have to be buried?!

[brunni]

These coffins are BIG ( don't forget a body will be laid to rest inside ) but space is not an issue in Ghana. If you Google "Ghana coffin" you will find more images, e.g. : ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/photo.day.php?ID=52081.
Here is a recent innovation - the mobile phone !

[latebloomer]

Dear me I think I have seen everything now lol!

[brunni]

Got many more crazy ones to post if they may be appreciated. But there was only the one snail related one.

[shaydeesnail]

Ooh yes I'd love to see some! I'm surprised that there aren't more snails though

[ilovegals7]

there sooooooo cool!

[pinkunicorn]

I don't recall that Nokia model. Artist's own creation?

[brunni]

The last Coke ?

[PennyFarthing]

Brilliant! Now THAT is going in style!

[latebloomer]

I am speechless, and that doesn't happen very often!

[brunni]

Joe working on a "bottle-of-beer" coffin. ;D