Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 antique playing cards which became an important export

which became an important export crop to Europe beginning in the 16th century--very desirable for its extraordinary combination of strength

Definitely hand-woven of wool

This box is in great condition

and the perfect complement to most anything one might display in it

Funny Faces "Emotions" Surprise Drawing, c. 1980 antique playing cards which became an important exportIn removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf, bear, raven, and dreamcatcher currently in the shop), I found this one, sandwiched behind it, which made for a fun surprise! I just love envisioning the pleasure of the @12 year old or so who I'd guess made it, drawing all of these faces and expressions, which wonderfully date it to the early years of Atari I think. I personally can remember drawing dog faces just like the one