Sicilian Ceramic Moor's Head Caltagirone Emerald Green Woman-Man cm 50

Sicilian Caltagirone Moor's Head Ceramic Woman

Production: Modeled and decorated by hand

Decoration: Emerald Green

Black Face Matte Finish

Dimensions: L 25 cm x H 50 cm

Signed by fire

Moor's Heads: a symbol of love and passion

Ornamental ceramic vases modeled and painted by hand, depicting the face of a man and a woman, are used as very precious and sought-after furnishing objects, which give liveliness and class to any environment, even modern ones.

Born from the skilled hands of local artisans and exported all over the world, today the Moor's Heads are almost always reproduced in pairs and are symbols of Sicily par excellence, certainly among the most characteristic.

The Caltagirone ceramic Moor's Heads are recognized all over the world, an icon of style and trend, the result of centuries-old tradition and studied craftsmanship.

The Moors are now a symbol for Sicily, but they have a very ancient and important history behind them, typical of a Sicily immersed in a magical atmosphere between ancient traditions, myths and legends that tell of thwarted loves, passions and jealousies.

To love them with more awareness, we invite you to read the story of the Moor Heads by clicking on the link