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Pig figurines
Pig figurines are likely the most portrayed of all barn yard figurines.
Pig figurines are held in more true to life situations than the majority of domesticated livestock. Our three dimension portrayal, of probably the most intelligent animal on the farm is the pig figurines.
Pig figurines are one the most adorable from the farm, consequently collecting these little guys is a lot of fun and will become intellectually stimulating over time, as you learn more about them.
The models for the cute little pig figurines were domesticated from the wild boar In China around 4,900 BC and possibly in Thailand over 5,000 years earlier.
They were brought to the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians over 3,000 years ago and introduced into Europe in the 18th century then became an important food source. The pig figurines ancestral form is estimated to be in excess of 45million years old. The variation of sizes we have to choose from for our Pig figurines range from the small pygmy hog (adult a foot tall and about 13 pounds) to a record holder domestic breeder of over 2500 pounds.
There are nine species of pigs to style figurines after, living on every continent except Antarctica. They are fast runners, good swimmers, sure-footed, and range from practically hairless to the curly coated Ecuadorian herd hogs, genuinely a pig figurines designer’s paradise to be sure.
We often see pig figurines of the miniature pot-bellied pigs which originated in Asia millions of years ago, and were brought into the United States in 1985.
Since they have an inborn need for social companionship their popularity exploded as did their figurines collectability. Today’s estimates are over 35 thousand pot-bellied pigs in this country, more than anywhere else in the world. Chinese décor has increased the fashionability of pig figurines in some homes due to the calendar, “The Year of the Pig” which represents prosperity, occurs every 12 years.
Collecting Pig figurines can be profitable but more often the just the fun of the search. Some pig figurines will have you searching for that special one, like “The Three Little Pigs”. You remember them don’t you?
How about pig figurines in the great American Piggy Banks, the old collectible ones made out of cast iron? Pig figurines are abundant of “Miss Piggy” from Jim Henderson’s The Muppets show which premiered in September 1976 and lasted five years, until June 1981.
Pig figurines are available from the movies “Babe” and “Babe 2”, where a very talented and unusual pig is the star, and voted one of the best movies of 1998 by Siskel and Ebert.
Let’s not forget “Piglet’s Big Movie”, Disney’s many designs of pig figurines from the ever popular July 2003 movie.
Pig figurines like most figurines in today’s marketplace come in every price range, from the very modest to the most extravagant, and in nearly every material you can conceive.
Crystal pig figurines with their radiant sparkle will steal your heart, so beware! When collecting your pig figurines, think about this, pigs are biologically similar to humans. If you are a diabetic you probably already know some types of insulin are made from pig pancreatic cells, and if necessary a pigs heart valve can be used to save a human being.
When you are doing your gift shopping remember the pig figurines, or start or add to your own collection. Have fun and enjoy your pig figurines.
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