Baraja Gaucha
“Baraja Gaucha” fantasy deck designed by Mateo Tikas Plechas for Argentina, 1998.
Baraja Gaucha fantasy deck designed by Mateo Tikas Plechas for Argentina, 1998, inspired by the costumes and customs of the Gauchos. Gauchos have become a sort of national symbol and an important part of regional cultural tradition in Argentina and Uruguay.
Above: Baraja Gaucha fantasy deck designed by Mateo Tikas Plechas and printed by Naipes Heraclio Fournier for Argentina, 1998. 48 cards + 2 jokers in box. Several cards have small vignettes depicting gaucho life, and these are shown below.
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