• coppia teste siciiane di moro di caltagirone
  • teste di moro di caltagirone economiche
1 2

Pair of Moor's Heads in Caltagirone Ceramic 14cm

Pair of Moor's Heads in Caltagirone Ceramic 14cm

Bs24

Produced in : Caltagirone - Sicily

Crafted Measurements : Height 14cm

Finish: Green Turban with Fruit

€70,00 EUR
€70,00 EUR
Sale Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Low stock: 7 left

Pair of Sicilian Moorish Heads in Caltagirone Ceramic, entirely handmade and decorated by master artisans from Sicily.

Height 14 cm.

The Moorish heads depict a man and a woman, protagonists of a legend that has captivated admirers of history and Sicilian culture for almost a thousand years.

The legend tells of a girl, who lived in the early 12th century AD, beautiful and dedicated to tending her plants on the balcony of her house in Palermo, in the Kalsa district, falling madly in love with a Moorish soldier, who was also swept away by passion for the beautiful woman. According to one version of the legend, the girl was deceived by the soldier: he was actually married and had children, and was ready to abandon her to return to his homeland. The discovery of this treachery prompted the girl to kill her lover in his sleep, decapitate him, and use his head as a vase for basil, which she then proudly displayed on her balcony. Also according to the tragic legend, the basil was so lush that it aroused the envy of all the neighbors, who began to commission artisans to make head-shaped vases, which are the current Moorish heads (also called Turkish Heads by some), symbols of passion and love that must not be betrayed.         

Colors and shades may differ slightly from the photo. As these are 100% handmade products, any imperfections are part of the manufacturing process and attest to the originality of the products.

   

 

We take care of your orders

Shipping & Delivery

Shipments are guaranteed, we recommend accepting the goods "with Reserve of Control" and reporting any damage within 6 hours of receipt, immediately checking the products.

Protective Packaging

We use resistant and suitable materials for maximum protection. Recycled material because we must love the World where we live!

Secure and Flexible Payments

Pay interest-free with Klarna, or pay safely and conveniently with a credit card.

View full details

Clays and Metamorphosis

Every piece you will find on our site tells a story of love, care and mastery according to ancient Sicilian traditions. Each ceramic is a unique piece, a work of art that carries with it the passion of the artisans who created it. Our carefully chosen selections bring Sicily to the world. Choose to bring quality ceramics into your spaces, pieces that bloom from the earth and carry with them the warmth and passion of our Island.