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Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol

Published June 26, 2016 Updated April 22, 2022

‘Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol’ with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert capturing the spirit of Argentine country life, 2005.

2005 Argentina Julio F. Parada Seifert Art & Design Ethnic & Indigenous Folklore Gaucho

‘Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol’ with Gaucho characters designed by Julio F. Parada Seifert on the court cards, and cultural symbolism on the aces, capturing the spirit and tradition of Argentine country life, 2005. The artist grew up in the country and after moving to Buenos Aires he wished to celebrate the memory of country people, their friendship and caring attitude.

Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert, 2005.
Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert, 2005. Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert, 2005.

Above: ‘Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol’ with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert, 2005. 40 cards + 2 extra cards.

Naipe Criollo Caraí Pujol with Gaucho designs by Julio F. Parada Seifert, 2005.
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