Moor's head model Colapesce, Sicilian Legend, in fine Ceramic, h 40 cm approx. With applications and decorations in relief

Character from Sicilian Legends: Colapesce.

Splendid Sicilian ceramic Moor's head, meticulously handcrafted and decorated by our master craftsmen.

Measurements: Height 41cm, Width 34cm and depth 23cm and hole 12.5cm (approximately).

Ceramics that will tastefully decorate every corner of your home.

The legend of Colapesce tells of Nicola, called Cola, son of a simple fisherman who lived in Messina. Cola was a true lover of the sea, so much so that he spent his days swimming, like a fish. It is no coincidence that he was nicknamed Colapesce.

His excellent swimming skills pushed him to explore the wonders of the sea, in order to find treasures to bring back to the mainland.

Particularly intrigued, Emperor Frederick II of Swabia called him to his palace to challenge him to a swimming competition.

The aim was to find, on the ocean floor, a cup that the sovereign himself had previously thrown into the sea.

That's how Colapesce, diving, managed to recover the object.

Frederick II then decided to challenge him again, choosing an even more remote location, where the water was even deeper.

In this case, the emperor's crown had to be recovered. In this challenge too, Colapesce emerged victorious, bringing the object to the surface.

But Colapesce was put to the test again by Frederick II, who threw a ring into a very treacherous part of the sea.

Here Colapese, while swimming towards the depths, noticed something strange, namely three columns. Their purpose was to support Sicily and not let it sink.

However, one of these columns was so damaged that it alarmed Colapesce and pushed him to make a decision: to replace it. Thus it never resurfaced, leaving his family, the emperor and the entire court astonished.

According to legend, Colapesce is still there, forcefully supporting Sicily. It is also said that the tremors of the earth, in the areas of Messina and Catania, are due to the movements of Colapesce, intent on changing shoulder.

Since these are handcrafted items entirely made and decorated by hand, any small imperfections may be present, which denote the originality of the product.

One of a kind.

NB : since these are handcrafted items, the measurements may vary by 1/2 cm from those indicated. The temperature of the oven or the seasonality of production may also slightly influence minimal shades of color and small details in the applications of the artifact that are natural and obvious in the artisanal workmanship. Each piece is always unique!