Moor's Head

The head of Medusa is a very present symbol in Sicilian culture

The bronze effect is obtained by subjecting the work to a third firing making it even more precious and unique

It is said that the Greek hero killed Medusa using the shield provided by the goddess as a mirror

Avendo ricevuto risposta negativa attese la notte e lo uccise in pieno sonno

Testa di moro media frutta uomo H 26 cm Barocco Palermitano Moor's HeadAround the year 1000 in Palermo, a young girl was kept locked up in her house and took care of the plants in her garden with "love". One day an Arab noticed her taking care of the plants and, having fallen in love with her, burst into the house declaring his love for her. The woman returned the Turk's love but when she discovered that he had a Harem she thought that to have him all for herself she would have to deprive him of the possibility of