Memento Mori Playing Cards - Standard

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Memento Mori

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Price: $12.95

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SKU:8-1110

One of the most unique designs in playing cards, this is the original design that it all started from.

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Memento Mori - "Remember your mortality"

Stemming from the medieval Latin theory and practice of reflection on mortality, it has been a ubiquitous part of human culture for centuries. From the philosophical to the artistic, the fascination, fear and appreciation of death has consistently captivated and cultivated our imagination. Many practitioners of this theory kept with them, artifacts or keepsakes which served as a reminder that the only thing certain in life, was death. Many of these items were often objects (watches, necklaces) in the shape of skulls.

The low-poly design represents a simplistic one. The bare "bones" of 3D creation and graphic art, the first steps of animation can be interpreted as the beginning of 'virtual' life.

Many historians believe that playing cards represented a deeper, esoteric meaning, that each suit was one of the four seasons. Each card within a suit was one of the thirteen phases of the moon. The fifty-two cards in a deck would represent the fifty-two weeks of the year and together, this would represent just one year of your life.

A constant reminder of our fleeting time on earth.

"This deck is my Memento Mori." - Chris Ramsay

Also available as a Stripper Deck and Invisible Deck!

The deck handles very smoothly! The pips, courts cards and jokers (identical) are all customized. The design is original, and it looks great! I love the white background with only the skulls that are coloured. Chris Ramsay has done a great job with this deck! A must-have for paying card collectors or for anyone who wants a fun deck for game nights!

Reviewed by: Amy Gravelle on 12/18/2020

So good had to order two

Reviewed by: Dan on 5/25/2019