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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-Carved Wood Sicilian Head of a Saracen Marionette
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Sicilian Marionette head depicting a Saracene, it's a part of " Opera dei Pupi " inspired by The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Sicilian Head Planters of King & Queen
Located in Dallas, TX
Glazed in Cerulean Blue
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic
$3,800 / set
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculp...
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Emilia Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
traditional turban of the Moorish Sicilian heads seamlessly blends with the integrated headphones, symbols of
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Noemi Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
wears, a typical feature of Moor’s Sicilian heads, is decorated with large blue stars that characterize
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Angela Head by Vanessa Semaino
By Rossana Orlandi, Vanessa Semaino
Located in Milan, IT
transforming the classic turban, traditionally worn by the Moor’s Sicilian heads, into a cap adorned with the
Category
2010s Italian Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
