The tiger is a large, predatory mammal of the catidae family, the largest of the contemporary four large, roaring cats of the genus Panther, one of the largest terrestrial predators; it yields to only some bears. He jumps perfectly, he swims very well, he usually hunts alone. The tiger has long been featured in literature. For children the best known is Tigger from Pooh Pooh A. A. Milne. She's a very nice, energetic and popular character. Most tigers live in tropical forests and in grasslands, cane and bamboo. Tiger is a common symbol in Far East culture and mythology. It usually means warriorry, beauty, courage, immortality, but also bloodthirsty, greed, and anger. White tigers are especially worshiped; in China, animal kings, in Buddhism, symbols of hospitality and piety, in Japan one of four good spirits. Parts of this predator's body were considered to be talismans protecting against evil powers; claws added courage, as well as, like mustaches, were love charms, teeth brought happiness, especially in gambling. All Papa figurines were designed and developed in France to combine learning and play for children. Papa figures are a source of entertainment, stimulating the child's imagination, which is important for their development. Character diversity and the interaction of different universes stimulate creativity and imagination. That is why they are so often used in the Montessori method.The figures are hand-painted, with the greatest attention to detail. Thanks to high quality workmanship and realistic imagery Papa are very popular among many collectors and specialists. One of the continuous and major priorities for years is quality (the quality of the forms and materials from which they are made).
