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Certified by VikingCloudCigars have their origin in Central or South America. Mayan art dating to the 10th century shows a Mayan smoking tobacco leaves bound with string. The Mayan term for smoking, "sikar", may have evolved into the Spanish word "cigarro", from which the word cigar is derived. Cuba became the primary source for cigars in the 17th century, as its climate is ideal for growing all three types of tobacco leaves used in making cigars. While other parts of the world make cigars, Cuban cigars are still considered the best in the cigar industry.
Collecting items related to cigars falls in the category of Tobacciana for collectors. Cigar bands, boxes, labels, cigar cutters, and cigar advertising are all popular collectibles. Pre-Castro Cuban cigar items are especially popular with collectors as they are more difficult to find. Ashtrays, match boxes, lighters, and other smoking paraphernalia may also appeal to collectors of cigar related items.
One famous type of cigar advertising is the cigar store Indian. Used to identify cigar stores in the Victorian era, these statues were carved from wood and were often colorful and elaborate. Other figures were also used to advertise cigars, including Scotsman, gentlemen, Christopher Columbus, and Sir Walter Raleigh.
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