Baraja Gallega

Published September 12, 2013 Updated June 13, 2024

Baraja Gallega designed by cartoonists and caricaturists Pinto Chinto (David Pintor & Carlos López) in 2002.

2002 GaliciaSpainAdvertisingCaricaturesCartoonGaliciaCarlos LópezDavid PintorLa Voz de Galicia

“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.

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