Teste di moro in ceramica di Caltagirone Uomo Moro Decoro Frutta H. 27 cm

Meaning and History of the Sicilian Moor's Heads

Ornamental ceramic vases modeled and painted by hand, depicting the face of a man and a woman,

they are used as precious and highly sought-after furnishing objects, which give vivacity and class to any environment, even modern ones.

Born from the skilled hands of local craftsmen and exported all over the world,

today the Moorish heads are almost always reproduced in pairs and are symbols of Sicily par excellence, certainly among the most characteristic.

The Moorish heads in Caltagirone ceramic 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 among ancient traditions, myths and legends that tell of thwarted loves, passions and jealousies.