Naipes Condor
"Naipes Condor" Chilean playing cards, with Chilean symbolism on the suit signs.
Naipes Condor con símbolos Chilenos
Above: cards from "Naipes Condor" Chilean playing cards, with Chilean symbolism on the suit signs. The ace of coins shows the condor on the central coin, with Chilean flags draped either side. The ace of batons is decorated with Copihue flowers, Chile's national flower. The caballeros depict Huasos, Chile's traditional horsemen of the pampas. The same figures are repeated on the court cards in each suit. The reverse shows a stylised drawing of a condor. 40 cards + 2 jokers in box.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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