African American Tarot
A unique deck dedicated to the culture and spiritual heritage of the African and African-American people. It combines the archetypes of the classic Tarot system with myths, legends, historical figures and symbols that reveal the richness of African tradition. This deck helps to see universal truths through the prism of diverse cultural images and stories.
Author: Jamal R. (Jamal R.)
Artist: Thomas Davis
Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
Year of publication: 2007
Number of cards: 78 cards
Description: The deck comes in a hard box and includes a multilingual booklet with interpretations.
Subject: African and African American traditions, mythology, history, culture, spirituality
Tradition: Based on the Rider-Waite system with cultural adaptation of images
Illustrations: Colourful and detailed images combining African symbols, rituals and scenes with classic Tarot archetypes
Card size: approx. 6.5 x 12 cm (Lo Scarabeo standard)
Suitable for: collectors, practitioners interested in the cultural diversity of Tarot, and those seeking new perspectives on working with archetypes
The African American Tarot is a deck that brings together the spiritual heritage of Africa and the New World, making the practice of Tarot deep, symbolic, and culturally rich.