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What are Sicilian Moor heads?
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Sicilian Moor heads, also known as “teste di moro,” are ceramic vases that originated in Sicily. Moor heads come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other is the head of a woman. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Sicilian Moor heads from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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A Late 19th century Hand Crafted Clay Sicilian Head of a Young Man
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A black painted clay head handcrafted in Sicily in the late 19th century, the head it's in original condition and shows signs of aging, which contribute to their charm and authentici...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculp...
Materials
Iron
Pair of Sicilian Painted glazed ceramic Catagirone heads, circa 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Sicilian heads, circa 1950
Italian School
Italy, 1950
Painted glazed ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Emilia Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
The traditional turban of the Moorish Sicilian heads seamlessly blends with the integrated headphones, symbols of passion and soul.
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Noemi Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
The crown she wears, a typical feature of Moor’s Sicilian heads, is decorated with large blue stars that characterize her and make her even more playful, emphasizing Noemi’s fun, ind...
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Angela Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Vanessa Semaino, Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
Her youth is further highlighted by transforming the classic turban, traditionally worn by the Moor’s Sicilian heads, into a cap adorned with the colors and patterns reminiscent of a...
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Franca Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
In the artwork, created with a
half-bust of a Moorish head, Franca is depicted as a contemporary queen because that’s how she felt and appeared to be, with a crown borrowed from the ...
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
