Baraja Cuauhtemoc
published by Treviño Narro, Monterrey, Mexico
Printed by Clemente Jacques y Cia S.A. c.1950
Original artwork by P. X. Santaella featuring Aztec and other important pre-Columbian cultures. The Ace of Spades (right) features Emperor Ahuizotl (1486-1502). The 5 of clubs (left) shows the Teotihuacán Sun Pyramid, one of the masterpieces of Mexican architecture, V century.
Above, middle row: 2 of clubs Coatlicue Goddess
of Death; ace of diamonds Cuauhtemoc (1495-1525); 5 of hearts Mayan Temple;
queen of spades Queen Xiutlanetzin who had 100 slaves to attend to her
needs.
Above, bottom row: queen of clubs Queen Ayauchihuatl; 8 of diamonds
Mixteca jewelry; 10 of hearts Aztec warrior; king of spades King Mitl,
powerful Toltec monarch who ruled for 52 years.