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Tin Loteria Cards Set of 3 Mexican Folk Art Handmade Oaxaca
Tin Loteria Cards Set of 3 Mexican Folk Art Handmade Oaxaca
Tin Loteria Cards Set of 3 Mexican Folk Art Handmade Oaxaca
Tin Loteria Cards Set of 3 Mexican Folk Art Handmade Oaxaca
Tin Loteria Cards Set of 3 Mexican Folk Art Handmade Oaxaca

Tin Loteria Cards Set of 3 Mexican Folk Art Handmade Oaxaca

$ 13.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Provenance: Newly Made
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: New
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Culture: Mexican
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    These quirky, fun versions of cards from the Mexican Loteria game are made of hand-punched and painted tin. Each measures approx 4" tall x 2.75" wide. They include card #37 - El Mundo (the world), card #2 - El Diablito (the little devil) and card #14 - El Muerte (Death). Each has a small hole for hanging. Small imperfections are typical of this product but do not detract from their charm. Purchase in Oaxaca, Mexico and still sealed in original plastic wrappers.
    Loteria
    , known to many as
    Mexican Bingo
    , is a traditional card game that has been passed down many generations. ... “
    Loteria
    ” is the Spanish word for
    lottery
    . While it is a game of chance, the rules of the game are more similar to
    bingo
    and it consists of a set of 54 cards.
    The game
    originated
    in Italy in the 15th century and was brought to New Spain (modern Mexico) in 1769. In the beginning,
    lotería
    was a hobby of the upper classes, but eventually it became a tradition at Mexican fairs. Don Clemente Jacques began publishing the game in 1887.