The Art of Collecting Animal Figurines

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Article Title: The Art of Collecting Animal Figurines
Author: Kip Goldhammer
Category: Collecting, Arts and Crafts, Accessories
Word Count: 415
Keywords: ANIMAL FIGURINES,FIGURINES
Author's Email Address: kgoldhammer@ghgoods.com
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Animal Figurines are basically replica statues or statuettes of animals that can be made using clay, metal and a host of other molding materials. Animal figurines are used for decorative, collection or symbolic purposes depending on the whims and fancies of the owners. Most people buy animal figurines for their collections.

Collection of animal figurines is a truly emotional experience and is far removed from monetary value of the figurine itself. It is a step towards eternalizing memories of animals once owned and reminds one of the old and good times. Many people also collect animal figurines for the sake of collection, where the sense of belonging is very strong but a lack of attachment exists.

Collecting of animal figurines as a hobby is very captivating and motivating. They can be used as ideal gifts for friends and acquaintances, motivate the purpose of holidays and travel as memorabilia. When gifted, animal figurines also touch a sensitive nerve, especially if the receiver is a pet lover or a collector.

Animal figurine collectors like collectors of most other things, never have enough. Many animal figurines have been sighted to be enticing and seem to beg you to take them home along with you. If you are a regular traveler and an animal lover, it could be very difficult to keep you away.

Like most collectors, animal figurine collectors could end up spending all their life's savings buying animal figurines. This alluring and addicting hobby of collecting animal figurines can give you a lot of joy and satisfaction. All you need to be is a little careful on the spending side. A collector who is also a pet lover has no bounds on his happiness, looking over his/ her collection that could rekindle old memories taking them back in time.

Animal figurines have a distinct history of their own and dates back a few thousand years. The continent of Asia and Africa are strewn with animal figurines etched into their rich religious history. These figurines depicted certain culture and religious practices. A visit to these places can unearth replicas of these historic animal figurines that can be bought and stored for re-living the memories of the holidays and etching interesting history into one's memories.

Animal figurines that are normally available are of various kinds and are made in iron, plastic, wax, bronze, wood and a host of other materials. Wolf, tiger, lions, horses, dogs, cats, owls, foxes, unicorns are some of the most sought after animal figurines and are freely available.

If you are an avid collector or if you want to adorn your living room with animal figurines, visit the best resource on the internet at http://animal-figurine.be
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