Baraja Gallega

Posted by Simon Wintle • September 12, 2013 at 12:31pm

Country of Origin: Spain Keywords: galicia caricatures cartoon

“Baraja Gallega” or “La baraja de Galicia”

Baraja Gallega was designed by cartoonists and caricaturists Pinto Chinto (David Pintor & Carlos López) and published in conjunction with a scratch card competition run by the newspaper “La Voz de Galicia” in April, 2002. The prizes included a Hyundai Accent CDRi and 1000 euros in cash. The usual suit symbols have been replaced with objects associated with Galicia: scallop shells, umbrellas, bagpipes and barnacles. The court cards depict Galician historical and cultural personalities such as Rosalia de Castro, Alfonso X and Castelao.

• See also: Baralla Galega →

Baraja Gallega designed by Pinto Chinto, 2002

back from Baraja Gallega designed by Pinto Chinto, 2002

Above: Baraja Gallega, designed by cartoonists and caricaturists Pinto Chinto (David Pintor & Carlos López), whose signature appears on the Ace of Scallops. 40 cards in box. The back has an advertisement for the newspaper “La Voz de Galicia” and Hyundai cars.