Playing Cards from Africa


“Abd-el-Kader” by Fossorier, Amar et Cie for Algeria
Spanish National pattern produced by Fossorier, Amar et Cie (Paris) for Algeria, around 1902.

Africa playing cards
According to the United Nations there are 54 countries on the continent of Africa

African Art
“African Art” playing cards by John J. Beckvermit III, 1994

African art playing cards
African art and symbolism on playing cards designed by John J. Beckvermit III, USA, 1994.

African Renaissance Deck
African Renaissance Deck published for Nkosi's Haven, South Africa, 2000.

Cinquantenario Fondazione dell'Impero
50 anniversario / cinquantenario fondazione dell'Impero, Italy 1936-1986.

David Roberts
“David Robert” playing cards with artwork after Roberts’ Sketches in Egypt and Nubia.

East African Playing Cards
East African Playing Cards by Heraclio Fournier S.A., 1957.

Egypt Souvenir
Souvenir from Egypt - the home of lovely memories - 54 colour photos, c.1980.

English pattern from Nigeria
A standard pack from the most populous country in Africa.

Ethiopian
Ethiopian playing cards designed for the Ethiopian Tourist Organization by Afewerk Teklé.

Ethiopian Air Lines
Ethiopian Air Lines playing cards designed by Melles Habtezghi with courts wearing regional costumes, c.1969.

Frozen Court - The Aethiopic Rendering
A deck made specifically for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first African-american college fraternity, for their 2000 convention.

Kenya Tribes Playing Cards
“Kenya Tribus” playing cards published by Sapra, Mount Kenya Sundries Ltd, Nairobi, 1991

McDonald’s Playing Cards
McDonald’s playing cards by the United States Playing Card Co., Cincinnati, c.1997

Papyrus playing cards
Egyptian ‘Papyrus’ playing cards with beautiful illustrations against a papyrus background.

Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt
Pharaonic Souvenir of Egypt, c.2010

Sandton City
African tribal mask playing cards for Sandton City, Johannesburg.

Sapra Studio Original
Sapra Studio Original playing cards featuring wild animals of S Africa, 1999.

Sheba by Omega Concepts Ltd
Sheba playing cards illustrated by Brent Bailer and published by Omega Concepts Ltd.