Pennisi Testa di Moro and Frutta di Marzapane

Description

The legend of the Testa di Moro or Moor’s Head,  is one of the best known of the Sicilian tradition. They portray the face of a man wearing a turban, a vision the East, and a woman with a crown. Both are embellished with jewellery, flowers and citrus fruits. The Moor’s Heads, also known as Graste. They tell a story of passion, betrayal, jealousy and revenge.

Pennisi Frutta di Marzapane fruit (60g each) in Terracotta Testa di Moro Male and Female  (comes in set of 2)

Terracotta Moro: H-16cm, W-9cm