Sicilian Testa di Moro Pair – Hand-Painted Caltagirone Ceramic Head Vases

Bring the beauty, color, and legendary spirit of Sicily into your home with this magnificent pair of Sicilian Testa di Moro ceramic head vases.

The set includes one male and one female Moor’s Head, individually handmade and hand-painted by Sicilian artisans. Both sculptures feature expressive faces, vibrant traditional patterns, sculpted flowers, green leaves, and bright Sicilian lemons.

Inspired by the celebrated ceramic tradition of Caltagirone, this decorative couple is a striking example of authentic Italian craftsmanship. Display the heads together on a console, mantel, dining table, bookcase, kitchen island, or covered terrace to create an unmistakably Mediterranean focal point.

What you will receive

• One male Testa di Moro
• One female Testa di Moro
• Two ceramic heads in total
• The male and female heads are sold together as one pair

Approximate dimensions

• Male head: 21 cm / 8.3 in high
• Female head: 20 cm / 7.9 in high
• Approximate width: 15 cm / 5.9 in

Because each piece is handmade, measurements may vary slightly.

Product details

• Complete male and female ceramic pair
• Handmade and hand-painted in Sicily
• Inspired by traditional Caltagirone ceramics
• Decorated with flowers, leaves, and Sicilian lemons
• Colorful glazed ceramic
• Open at the top
• Can be used as decorative vases or small planter
• Beautiful when displayed with or without flowers
• Finished with sculpted three-dimensional details

• The Testa di Moro is one of Sicily’s most recognizable artistic symbols. According to an ancient legend from Palermo, a young Sicilian woman fell in love with a Moor. Their passionate and tragic story inspired the creation of the iconic ceramic heads that still decorate Sicilian balconies, terraces, and homes today.

  Traditionally displayed as a couple, the male and female heads symbolize passionate love, beauty, devotion, and the enduring cultural heritage of Sicily.