Teste di Moro Pair 18 cm – Sicilian Moorish Head Vases with Fruit

Bring the timeless beauty and vibrant colors of Sicily into your home with this handmade pair of Teste di Moro.

This decorative couple represents a Sicilian king and queen adorned with royal crowns, lemons, grapes, pomegranates, leaves and other colorful Mediterranean fruits. Each Moorish Head is individually handcrafted and hand-painted in Sicily, following the celebrated tradition of Caltagirone ceramic art.

The expressive faces, rich fruit decoration and glossy glazed finish make this pair a distinctive example of authentic Sicilian craftsmanship. Display them together on a console table, kitchen counter, mantel, bookcase or dining-room sideboard to create an elegant Mediterranean focal point.

Sold as a complete pair

The price includes TWO ceramic Moorish Heads: one male head and one female head. They are sold together as a complete pair and are not sold separately. 

Product details 

• Complete set of two Teste di Moro
• Includes one male and one female Moorish Head
• Height of each head: approximately 18 cm / 7.09 in
• Material: glazed ceramic
• Handmade and hand-painted in Sicily, Italy
• Decorated with lemons, grapes, pomegranates, leaves and Mediterranean fruits
• Traditional royal crown design
• Caltagirone-inspired Sicilian ceramic art
• Multicolored glossy finish
• Suitable as decorative vases, planters or sculptures
• Beautiful Italian housewarming, wedding or anniversary gift

• The legend of the Teste di Moro

  The Teste di Moro are among the most recognizable symbols of Sicily. Their story originates in Palermo during the period of Arab rule and tells a dramatic legend of love, passion, jealousy and betrayal.

  Today, the male and female heads are traditionally displayed together. They represent Sicilian history, beauty, passion and cultural identity and have become treasured decorative objects in homes throughout Italy and around the world.

  Authentic handmade character

  Every Testa di Moro is individually handmade and hand-painted. Small differences in facial features, colors, fruit placement, decorative details, brushstrokes, dimensions and glaze are natural characteristics of artisan ceramics.

  These variations are not defects. They make every pair unique and confirm its authentic handmade character.