Sicilian Moor's Head with Beads H 30 cm / 11¾", Female, Antique Mother of Pearl, Gold and Lustres – Testa di Moro from Caltagirone, Sicily
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The production times of the product vary from 10 to 20 days , depending on the availability and the complexity of the workmanship. Each item is made to order , especially for you, following an artisanal process that values attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials. This approach allows us to offer you a unique product , which reflects the care and passion of true craftsmanship. Choosing a customized product means accepting slightly longer production times, but with the certainty of receiving an exclusive and unrepeatable object .
The female Testa di Moro (Sicilian Moor's Head) with beads in antique mother of pearl, gold and lustres is a unique handcrafted creation, made entirely by hand by the master ceramists of Ceramiche Sofia. Modeled with sculptural skill, it stands out for the finely worked details of the face and the beads applied with meticulous precision. This piece represents the excellence of the Caltagirone tradition, enhanced by antiqued finishes, shining gold lustres and mother-of-pearl reflections that give it a noble aura and timeless elegance.
Main Features
- Material: High-quality art ceramic, entirely modeled and decorated by hand
- Dimensions: Height 30 cm / 11¾"
- Decoration: Hand-applied bead details, mother-of-pearl finishes and precious gold lustres
- Finish: Antiqued, with metallic and iridescent reflections
- Design: Figurative sculpture inspired by the noble Sicilian Baroque tradition and the legendary faces of the island
- Symbolic meaning: A celebration of the legend of love and passion of the Moor's Heads, an emblem of prosperity and cultural identity
- Unique Craftsmanship: Each piece is made with precision and passion, ensuring exclusivity and authenticity
The female Sicilian Moor's Head with beads in antique mother of pearl, gold and lustres makes a magnificent decorative focal point, able to enrich refined interiors, formal reception rooms and contemporary spaces with a touch of authentic Sicilian charm. The preciousness of the gold and the glow of the mother of pearl transform the room with captivating plays of light, making this work the ideal choice for collectors and lovers of fine art craftsmanship.
All pieces are fire-signed, with a certificate of guarantee, and shaped and decorated by hand. Production times may vary depending on availability, as each product is made to order to ensure quality and artisan uniqueness.
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For almost 20 years Sofia La Maiolica of Caltagirone has been involved in the artisanal production of unique majolica pieces, decorated and modeled by hand. They are inspired by the classic style of Caltagirone ceramics from all eras, made with unique glazes that recall the origins of the oriental world in which the colors were produced by the fusion of kaolin-based glazes. The manufacturing process that leads to the creation of our ceramics is divided into six important phases:
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For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care to every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time. The main feature of purchasing a non-industrial product is precisely this: owning a unique product .
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