What are the ceramic heads in Sicily called?

The ceramic head vases in Sicily are known as Moor’s heads or “teste di moro”, based on a famous legend of tragic love. They come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other of a woman. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary “teste di moro” from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Sicily Ceramic

Italy Clay Sculptures

Sicilian Pottery

Ancient Collection of Five Roman Artefacts Glass, Ceramic, Carthage, 2nd Century

Sold|~~$239~~

Ancient Collection of Five Roman Artefacts Glass, Ceramic, Carthage, 2nd Century

Located in Sofia, BG

Interesting collection of Antiquities of five Roman artefacts made of glass, ceramics - partially inscribed. The ancient cultures of Greece and Rome form part of the very soul of we...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sicilian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice

Sold|~~$356~~

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice

Located in Palermo, PA

Sicily, each piece is meticulously shaped and glazed, showcasing the region’s rich ceramic traditions

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice

Sold|~~$715~~

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice

Located in Palermo, PA

Sicily, each piece is meticulously shaped and glazed, showcasing the region’s rich ceramic traditions

Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery

Sold|~~$834~~

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery

Located in Palermo, PA

This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery

Sold|~~$834~~

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery

Located in Palermo, PA

This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune

Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Set of Three Unique Pieces Hand Painted Sicilian Terracotta Decorative Spheres

Sold|~~$358~~

Set of Three Unique Pieces Hand Painted Sicilian Terracotta Decorative Spheres

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Three spheres made in Sicily, in the small town of Caltagirone, world famous for handcrafted

Category

2010s Sicilian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Rare Ceramics Giovanni de Simone Palermo, 1960 Cubist

Sold|~~$4,186~~

Rare Ceramics Giovanni de Simone Palermo, 1960 Cubist

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Rare ceramics Giovanni de Simone Palermo 1960, only exceptional quality, Picasso's style, great artist from Palermo metaà of the 20th century, with great skills and creations at how ...

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Vintage 1960s Sicilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

18th C Majolica Vase from Sicily

Sold|~~$4,800~~

18th C Majolica Vase from Sicily

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional Early 19th C Majolica Vase & lid from Sicily

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Ronzan, Large Italian Figure

Sold|~~$717~~

Giovanni Ronzan, Large Italian Figure

Located in Palermo, Italia

A beautiful and great Italian figure of Giovanni Ronzan. An elegant and Classical Roman or Greek female figure, elegant, with soft colors, with brilliant splendor. Very expressive. ...

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Vintage 1950s Sicilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Large Sicilian Handmade Ceramic Vases “Testa Siciliana” Sicily 21st

Sold|~~$1,495~~

Contemporary Large Sicilian Handmade Ceramic Vases “Testa Siciliana” Sicily 21st

Located in Milano, IT

ceramic completely hand made and painted in Sicily, in the famous ceramic disctrict Santo Stefano di

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sicilian Ceramic Vase "Testa Siciliana", handmade in Taormina Sicily, 2017

Sold|~~$1,614~~

Sicilian Ceramic Vase "Testa Siciliana", handmade in Taormina Sicily, 2017

Located in Milano, IT

Typical and beautiful ceramic vase completely handmade in Sicily; the famous "Testa Siciliana" that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Sicily Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Sicily ceramic available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and glass, every Sicily ceramic was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage Sicily ceramic now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Sicily ceramic you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Sicily ceramic bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Sicily ceramic that is appealing in its simplicity, but sicis, Antiques Fuori le Mura and DeSimone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sicily Ceramic?

Prices for a Sicily ceramic start at $241 and top out at $32,003 with the average selling for $2,191.

Questions About Sicily Ceramic

What are the ceramic heads in Sicily called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The ceramic head vases in Sicily are known as Moor’s heads or “teste di moro”, based on a famous legend of tragic love. They come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other of a woman. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary “teste di moro” from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.