Description:
This The Indian – small-format pack of 10 cigarettes, manufactured Tabacos del Plata SA., Argentina. This brand stands out for its exotic image, using Indian-themed elements associated with warmth and spice, as the inscription on the back indicates: “"a warm feeling to spice up your life"”.
The package is in a red-orange gradient, symbolizing fire or heat. The front is dominated by a white logo “The Indian”, and on top – classic red Argentine excise stamp, marked “Tabacos del Plata S.A.”.
On the back – a blue round logo with a Native American profile, complementing the brand identity. On the side – the usual health warning “"El fumar es harmful para la salud"”.
Note “Industria Argentina” confirms local production, and at the bottom it is indicated - “"10 Cigarritos Rubios con Filtro"”.
This is a smaller format, partly niche product, produced for the domestic market as a "compact" version in a more affordable price segment.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium–Higher – A rarer 10-pack of cigarettes that generally survives better than larger 20-pack formats, and its design is attractive to collectors due to its bright color scheme and cultural theme.
Condition assessment: Excellent - complete film remains, original stamp, bright colors, undamaged surface.
Historical data: The Indian was one of the few exotic-themed cigarette lines produced in Argentina in the 1990s, as local manufacturers sought to stand out in a globally competitive market.
