African themed playing cards

"Africa, and its tantalizing thrusts of mystery, majesty and malevolence, remains an enigma"

Above: nine cards and back design from "Pharaoh Palmier Poker Cards".  52 cards + 2 Jokers plus pyramid card in tuck box.

Other African themed decks reviewed on this website include: "The Frozen Court"

Above: 52 + 2 jokers + extra joker in Special Box: BLACK PACK, featuring thick-set black characters in traditional African dress. First edition, limited to 5000 copies. Manufactured by Heraclio Fournier S.A., Spain for Sasakti, London, 1993. 33% proceeds to aid African children "for personal freedom & social justice". Illustrated by production designer Christopher Hobbs. An error can be seen on the queen of diamonds, the inner pip symbol is missing.

Above: African themed card from Round the World card game published in 1961.