Moor's Head Atena - Queen - White with Black Polka Dots
Artisan Sicilian Decor, Sicilian Heads Saturn Handcrafted
White turban, decorated and with a very special "hammered" effect
Caltagirone Ceramic
Teste di Moro
As seen on WHITE LOTUS
Dimensions: 15.75" H x 11" W
Dimensions (cm): H.40 L.28
Our Moor Heads Caltagirone ceramic productions are entirely handmade in Sicily by DD Ceramiche Siciliane.
Each Moor's Head is a beautiful stand alone piece but can also be used as a vase to fill with flowers and plants.
We certify that each product is entirely handmade and that any "small imperfections" are typical of the handcrafted workmanship. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Agave sold separately.
Made in Italy
Moor's Head Atena - Queen - White with Black Polka Dots
The legend of the Moor’s Head is rooted deep in Italian history and is inspired by a story of two young lovers during the time of Arab domination in Sicily. The story, passed down for generations, tells of a time about a thousand years ago when Sicily was under Arab rule. During this regime a young Moor fell in love with a woman from Palermo. It was love at first sight and he didn’t hesitate to tell her he was madly in love with her. She happily returned his love and dreamed of him on her balcony where she loved to spend time caring for her plants. She soon realized her mistake when he announced he would be returning to his wife and children in Arabia. Blinded by jealousy and rage as reality sunk in, she killed her lover, cut off his head, filled it with basil and hung it from her balcony so they could be together forever. She watered the basil with her tears. While we don't recommend THAT, we DO recommend these incredible one-of-a-kind works of art.
