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-molded 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-molded 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-molded and painted
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Finish: High-resistance glossy crystalline glaze
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Design: Distinctive and Mediterranean — ideal for environments that desire Sicily's quintessential plant symbol
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Pairings: Best when paired; the blue and orange combination goes well with natural tones, terracotta, and linen
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Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is kiln-fired 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 fruit despite its thorns.
All works are kiln-fired, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, and molded and decorated by hand. Production times may vary depending on availability, as each product is created to order to ensure the utmost attention to detail and artisanal uniqueness.