Santa Fe Tarot
This is an interesting tarot deck. It follows Rider-Waite style, but has been modified to fit a Native American theme. I know very little about Native American culture, mythology or art, so I'm not qualified to comment on its accuracy. The names and order of the major arcana remains the same as Rider-Waite, but suits have changed. I find it odd to keep the majors and court cards true to Rider-Waite, since I doubt very much Native Americans had heirophants or knights or pages. Suits are rainbows (wands), water (cups), lightening (swords) and buffalos (pentacles). Court cards are page, knight, queen and king. The style of the illustrations remind me of cave drawings.
The cards measure about 2.75 by 3.75 inches, which is a little large for me, but not as far as tarot decks generally go. The card stock is perfect in my opinion. They are very durable, but easily handled.
I recommend this deck for those looking for a Native American theme, naturally. As far as Native American decks go, it's one of my favorites. I also recommend this deck for theme-deck lovers and collectors. Beginners may find it difficult to grasp unless they are knowledgable in Native American symbolism.
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