“Ficus” Moor’s Heads with Prickly Pear Cacti in Caltagirone Ceramics – H 38 cm
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“Ficus” Moor’s Heads – Sicilian Art Meets Contemporary Design
An explosion of color, creativity, and Sicilian tradition comes to life in the exclusive Ficus Moor’s Heads, authentic handcrafted ceramic creations from Caltagirone, entirely handmade and hand-decorated.
Featuring stylized features, original expressions, and a contemporary design, these captivating pieces reinterpret one of the most iconic symbols of Sicilian ceramic tradition with a fresh, refined, and striking style.
What makes them truly unique is the striking headpiece composed of prickly pear cactus pads and three-dimensional fruits, modeled and hand-painted with extraordinary attention to detail. The shades of green, red, and yellow evoke Mediterranean landscapes and the authentic beauty of Sicily.
The contrast between the delicate ivory tone of the faces and the vibrant colors of the decorations creates a harmonious balance, enhancing both classic spaces and modern, sophisticated interiors.
Perfect as statement décor, these Moor’s Heads also make an exclusive gift for anyone who loves design, Italian craftsmanship, and unconventional artistic creations.
Product features
- Material: Caltagirone artistic ceramic
- Craftsmanship: entirely handmade and hand-decorated
- Decoration: three-dimensional prickly pear cacti with hand-painted details
- Style: contemporary, artistic, and Mediterranean
- Dimensions: height 38 cm – width 26 cm
- Variants: Man and Woman
- Origin: Caltagirone, Sicily – Italy
Each creation embodies the charm of artisanal craftsmanship, with subtle variations and details that attest to its authenticity.
DD Ceramiche Siciliane – The excellence of Sicilian craftsmanship, blending tradition and innovation.
THE PROCESSING PHASES
It is certified that each product is entirely handmade and that any "small imperfections" are typical of craftsmanship that is more precious than industrial workmanship.
Our artisans work with care on each work, respecting the times of the various phases, please do not rush us during creation. Each creation is unique for you, in fact, you will never find two identical pieces.
The clay is worked with the lathe manually giving the desired shape.
A drying time that allows the water contained in the clay to evaporate.
It will last approximately 12 hours, bringing the objects to a temperature between 980/1000 C°.
Immersion in a solution of enamel powder and water then decorated with skill.
It will last 8/10 hours at a temperature of 920/950 C° with a cooling time of 18 hours.
In some special cases, for the application of real gold or 12% platinum, a "third fire" is required.
