The Moor's Head h 25 cm with Prickly Pears — Blue and Orange features Sicily's most iconic plant symbol on its headdress: the prickly pear is hand-modeled in ceramic and applied in relief, painted in the deep blue and warm orange of the Caltagirone tradition. A piece of great Sicilian cultural identity.
Main Features
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Material: High-quality artistic ceramic, entirely hand-modeled and decorated
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Dimensions: Height 25 cm, Width approximately 18 cm
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Decoration: Prickly pears in relief painted in Blue and Orange — each prickly pear hand-modeled and painted
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Finish: High-resistance glossy crystalline glaze
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Design: Distinctive and Mediterranean — ideal for environments seeking Sicily's quintessential plant symbol
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Pairings: Best paired as a couple; blue and orange complement natural, terracotta, and linen tones
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Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is signed by firing and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
The prickly pear is Sicily's most authentic symbol: it grows among stones, withstands the sun, and yields sweet fruits despite its thorns.
All works are signed by firing, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and hand-modeled and decorated. Production times may vary depending on availability, as each product is created to order to ensure the utmost attention to detail and artisanal uniqueness.