Naipes Cardón
Naipes Cardón designed by Mario Luis Rivero depicting traditional Argentine culture and identity, 2002.
Naipes Cardón designed by Mario Luis Rivero, depicting traditional Argentine culture and identity, published in 2002. The non-standard suit symbols are thistle flowers, cactii, mortar bowls and lances, with gauchos as courts and 2 Payador jokers.
Above: Naipes Cardón depicting traditional Argentine culture, published in 2002. 48 cards + 2 jokers + leaflet in box.
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