Animal Figurines
Wood sculptures, 'Penguin Brothers' (pair)
     'Penguin Brothers'
Animal figurines are likely one of the most innovative gift concepts in society’s marketplace today.
Animal figurines have a nearly inexhaustible selection of designs and models from which to choose.  

Some of the world’s top designers have displayed their must see talent in creating this multitude of magnificent animal figurines.
Animal figurines are timeless collector’s items with an ancestry going back about 100,000 years, yet nearly every creative artist sees each animal uniquely different.
Silk & Satin Feline Sculptures
Silk & Satin Feline Sculptures
When they have put the finishing touches to their work of genius, these animal figurines are enjoyed by everyone who sees them, from the miniatures to the life size.
Beautiful animal figurines will delight any type of animal lover, from those who prefer abstract or mythical to those who enjoy the realism of the authentic.

Some of the assortment of animal figurines in the nearly endless examples includes the; armadillo, badger, bear, beaver, bobcat, buffalo, camel, cat, cheetah, chimpanzee, chipmunk, cobra, cow, cougar, coyote, deer, dog (over 120 breads), donkey, dragon, eagle, elephant, the list goes on and on all the way down to the Unicorn and zebra.

I am sure you will find one of these gorgeous animal figurines that will steal your heart.
Mystical Unicorn of Avalon Sculpture
    Mystical Unicorn of Avalon
A large percentage of professional, college, high school an even little league teams have chosen specific animal figurines as their Mascots. These animal figurines include favorites like; The Razorbacks, The Bengal Tigers, The Bulldogs, The Seahawks, The Cougars, The Eagles, The Colts, this list too goes on, and for all those left out I apologize.
There are many reasons to start a collection of animal figurines, as you will find out the best reason of all is it’s a lot of fun!

The delight of finally acquiring the animal figurines you have been searching for just cannot be underestimated, nor can the thrill of the hunt to add that all important enhancement to your life.
Another motivation for collecting animal figurines is the fact that it is intellectually stimulating, finding the biology, habitat and their relationship with mankind throughout their history, the more you know the greater the your appreciation will be.
Simone, the Squirrel Hanging Sculpture
    Simone, the Hanging Squirrel
Because some animal figurines are quite rare and have a tendency to be extremely valuable, profit may become a good incentive to become an avid collector.
Animal figurines are made in many different shapes, sizes, colors and materials depending on the interpretation the artist is trying to convey.

Some of the materials used in the fabulous world of animal figurines consist of resin, polyresins, pvc, porcelain, glass, spun glass, crystal, metals like iron and pewter, natural stone and concrete and of course hand carved figurines of wood.
In ancient china animal figurines like a lion, a phoenix, and an animal with antlers were used on roof tops to represent the owner’s status in the land hierarchy, and smaller figurines were of dragons sculpted in jade.
The Tranquil Tortoise Garden Sculpture - Large
  The Tranquil Tortoise Garden Sculpture
If you enjoy the water, nature’s aquatic animals have provided us with an exquisite line ofanimal figurines including; the ever popular dolphins, turtles and whales plus figurines of nearly every exotic fish and shell fish known to man.
Today’s market provides many animal figurines that can be found very reasonably priced to get started.
 
For a gift that will be appreciated and be a lifelong treasure, or to add to or maybe start your own collection take a look at the never-ending world of animal figurines.