Contact: kcwtraveler@gmail.com | 713-299-7512
Cart 0
Contact: kcwtraveler@gmail.com | 713-299-7512
Cart 0
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.
Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.

Apache Playing Cards, Partial Set (20), 19th C.

$3,400.00 $0.00

Apache

Second half 19th Century | Hide, Paints | Item 2084

A total set of Apache playing cards contain 40, so this is a half deck at 20. This is a particularly attractive set, in a primal way, and are likely early, estimated to be the last half of the 19th century. All of the cards are very close to the same size and all have strongly rounded corners. The hide is a mellow brown color and the cards show much use on both sides – oils and dirt all rubbed in. The hide is relatively thin and bendable. There are 4 different colors used as best as I can tell: earth red, sepia yellow, grey/blue and black. The colors all appear to be mineral paints with no commercial dyes.

Six of the cards are Court Cards, two with soldiers on horses and four as Kings. The horse can be seeing rearing on one of the cards. Six of the cards are Coins, all running in consecutive order (2-7), as noted by the golden round orbs. Six of the cards are Swords with three each of two different types. Finally, two of the cards belong to the Cups group.

There is an excellent reference book titled Playing Cards of the Apache A Study in Cultural Adaptation, Virginia Wayland, Harold Wayland, Alan Ferg, Wayland Playing Card Monographs No. 4, Screenfold Press, 2006. There are 40 examples of sets in public institutions and 12 in private collections.

Size:  Each Card 3.1/4 x 2.1/8 Inches all 20 cards in a 15.1/2" x 19.1/2" frame

Circa: mid 18th 

Please contact us, shown below, for more information.

FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINUOUS UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Customers not located in the U.S. or Canada please contact us for shipping information

Please contact us at the following:

    Kent Williamson           kcwtraveler@gmail.com                 713-299-7512

 

  •  Shipping
In the Continuous U.S. and Canada, most Items will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or Federal Express.If paying by credit card, items will be shipped within 3 business days after  receipt of payment.  If paying by check, shipment will be made within 3  days after check has cleared, usually 7-10 days.  Unless  previously agreed, customer will be charged for the shipping and Insurance.  Items on the website designated as free shipping will not be charged for shipping and insurance costs.

 

  • Inspection Policy

In the Continuous U.S. and Canada, with every purchase we allow for a provisional 14 day inspection period. If for any reason you do not want to keep an item that you have purchased, simply return the item in original condition within 14 days of receipt. After inspection, you will be refunded the purchase price. Return shipping not included.

Each of our pieces is unique and carefully photographed. If we feel that the returned piece is in any way damaged, or different than the piece that we originally sent, we will return the item to you and no refund will be offered or made.

  • For Shipments outside the Continuous U.S. and Canada, please contact us for details.  We would be happy to work with you!

Share this Product