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Ceramic vase, head of a Moorish woman, a traditional Sicilian achievement - Italy. This magnificent vase is produced and painted by hand in Caltagirone in Sicily and distributed exclusively by Arteslonga.

Handcrafted in ceramic, double firing. Entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone (Italy).

The Moors were members of the Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber origin. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).

THE LEGEND :

During the Arab domination in Sicily, in the city of Palermo there was an Arab suburb called "La Kalsa".

In this small suburb lived a beautiful young woman who spent her time tending to the flowers on her balcony.

One day a young Moor was walking under the lady's balcony. He noticed the beauty of the young lady and he fell in love with her.

He did not wait a minute to declare his love and the beautiful young girl, impressed by the audacity of the lover, quickly experienced the same love.

Unfortunately, the young Moor was already married and had several children ... as soon as the young woman found out that he could leave to find his family, one day she waited for night and killed him while he slept soundly. She cut off his head and used it as a vase for her plants so she could have him forever by her side.

As the beauty of this vase was remarkable, the whole neighborhood wanted to own a similar one.

From this moment, the creation of vases in the shape of the heads of Moors began...

The round table d'Este.

A Shabby chic round table made of old pine wood.

A beautiful round table top of 140cm, 5cm thick.

Exquisite large raw wooden dining table.

Timeless, friendly and generous wooden dining table.

A beautiful raw wood dining table, an authentic piece made by hand entirely in of old wood, for inside or outside, very strong.

Beautiful Primitive wall panel, finely carved and painted bright colors worn by time.

Distinctive architectural element from traditional houses in southern Indonesia.

This panel, once brightly colored and finely carved, comes from the facade of one of the original houses of Toraja (Indonesia). Such panels served to establish the social rank of the householder and advertise his wealth. Each community developed its own characteristic imagery for these panels. Each one is time-worn, has its own distinct patina and is a unique and authentic collector's item.

Glass frame containing a genuine old hunting basket from the Dani tribe, made from natural materials, painted and decorated with pigments, and decorated with feathers, according to the inspiration of the owner.

Through this personal object, this one showed his vision of the world, his sense of aesthetics as well as his know-how.

Old hunting basket from the Dani tribe, made from natural materials, painted and decorated with pigments, then decorated with feathers, according to the inspiration of the owner. Through this personal object, this one showed his vision of the world, his sense of aesthetics as well as his know-how.

Very beautiful primitive necklace from Indonesia, this one is used in family ceremonies and is composed of pearls, shells and white feathers expertly mounted on a choker of woven ropes. Mounted on a mat black metal base in the ethnological collection style.

Available in black or white.

A current artisanal work from the Pacific Ocean, New Guinea Papua.

A superb work of crazy elegance, a unique and elegant decorative object on a display as in a museum.

Stool or side table made of petrified wood, literally "wood turned into stone", which is a type of fossil.

Superb stool in petrified wood.

A remarkable and unusual piece, entirely carved in wood transformed into stone and polished by hand, magnificent around a large coffee table or at the end of a sofa, or even outside in your garden, on a shaded terrace , around a swimming pool or a pretty decorated balcony.

Petrified wood is a natural material. Therefore, large variations in color and structure can occur.

If you would like a very specific color, please let us know.

Petrified wood is made up of fossilized wood where the organic matter has more or less completely been replaced by minerals (most often silicates, such as quartz, but also pyrite, etc.), while retaining more or less completely the original anatomical structure of wood.

The process of petrification occurs when wood is buried under a layer of sediment, where it first preserves due to a lack of oxygen, before mineral-rich water flows through the sediment and permeates little to little mineral wood cells. These then crystallize eventually, in various ways. Less than a hundred years could probably be needed for some pieces of wood to be petrified, but the process could also sometimes be much longer, up to several million years, including recrystallization phases.

Length: 35 cm - Width: 29cm - Height: 45 cm which varies according to article.

Price: €16 (excl. VAT) per kg – between 60 and 115 kg per stool.

Please contact us for your order.

Stunning petrified wooden Pedestal.

A remarkable and unusual piece, beautiful around at the ends of a sofa, or outside in your garden, on a shaded terrace or a nice balcony decorated.

Petrified wood is a natural material. As a result, large variations in color and structure may occur.

A 60 cm high side table with a tray made of petrified wood, literally "wood turned into stone", which is a type of fossil. A very original side table that will contribute to beautify your interior: in an office, a living room, a bedroom. A unique item off the beaten path to position at the end of a sofa, next to your lounge chairs, in a bedroom or even a bathroom. 

Great raw wooden dresser, timeless design, both convivial and generous.

A very beautiful dresser or dresser in rough old wood, authentic piece of artisanal realization.

Superb raw wooden buffet, a timeless design, both friendly and generous. A very beautiful dresser made in rough old wood, an authentic piece of realization handcrafted and made entirely by hand. Dimensions: 400 cm long by 50 cm deep and 100 cm high. This dresser is hand made with boards of very old pine crude assembled together to form a superb piece of furniture in the shabby-chic style.

Stool or side table in Suar wood (Indonesia), entirely carved and polish by hand. A remarkable and unusual piece, entirely carved directly in the wood of Suar and polished by hand, magnificent around a large coffee table or at the ends of a sofa, or outside in your garden, on a shaded terrace , Around a swimming pool or a nice decorated balcony.

Stool or side table Circus in Suar wood (Indonesia), entirely carved and polish by hand. A remarkable and unusual piece, entirely carved directly in the wood of Suar and polished by hand, magnificent around a large coffee table or at the ends of a sofa, or outside in your garden, on a shaded terrace , Around a swimming pool or a nice decorated balcony.

Large colorful Tulu carpet of 190cm by 280cm.

Comfortable and warm, this handmade Tulu carpet will become an essential part of your interior decoration.

A unique piece woven with knotted knots in wool and goat hair by hand in Anatolia, entirely handmade.

Use the chubby Luna jar in black as a decoration or place a plant in the vase and let the black, low-key color stand as a beautiful contrast to the green houseplants.

The Luna jar in 26 cm. has a unique surface that most of all reminds you of a moonscape.

The raw wooden bench Palazzo, is a bench made of timeless, convivial and generous craftsmanship made exclusively to order.

A nice bench in natural and raw wood, authentic piece of interior or exterior, very resistant.

The Floris dining room table in solid oak with a chic country style.

Large rectangular dining table in solid wood, 280 cm long of a very nice craftsmanship.

Breakfasts, lunches, brunches, table d'hôte, family dinners and holiday meals!

The frame of this dining table is in solid poplar with its top made in solid aok, the whole rests on six legs turned in the shape of a pilaster, four of which are at the corners of the Signoria table and two at the level of the pretty spacer under the top, for a set of very good quality and full of charm in your interior decoration.

This dining room table is handcrafted in French cabinetmaking traditions. You will install this large dining table in your kitchen, living room, dining room or even in your veranda, without problem.

A majestic dining table, with a very beautiful effect.

A remarkable dining table with exceptionally finished finishes that will welcome your guests with elegance.

Large 140cm long coffee table entirely handcrafted in raw and natural recycled solid pine.

A large and elegant coffee table for a free and relaxed decoration made by hand in the bohemian-chic style.

Tray 140cm long by 54cm deep and 43cm high.

This recycled solid wood coffee table will easily find its place in different interior styles and it corresponds to the current lifestyle concerned with the protection of the environment. Eco-environmental furniture par excellence, this beautiful coffee table is made with wood that comes from old doors and beams. The wood may thus contain a few small natural cracks or holes which are authentic and give a natural and shabby chic charm.

The wood has been stripped and brushed by hand to reveal the knots and beautiful veins of the essence of the old wood. The wood is therefore natural and raw and the top must be protected before first use.

We have taken all the necessary precautions in its realization to avoid shrinkage or expansion of the wood. However, wood can expand or shrink due to changes in temperature and humidity. Controlling the humidity and temperature of the environment will minimize this effect.

The whole is of great stability and excellent solidity.

Large Tibetan Bowl "singing" handcrafted in brass. Each piece is unique and weighs 5. 5 kg. Entirely handmade and natural, each bowl is unique and therefore differences exist between each model. Suitable only for solid and dry foods. Do not use acid or moist food in this article.

Beautiful Primitive wall panel, finely carved and painted bright colors worn by time.

Distinctive architectural element from traditional houses in southern Indonesia.

Exquisite large raw wooden dining table.

Timeless, friendly and generous wooden dining table.

A beautiful raw wood dining table, an authentic piece made by hand entirely in of old wood, for inside or outside, very strong.

The raw wooden bench Palazzo, is a bench made of timeless, convivial and generous craftsmanship made exclusively to order.

A nice bench in natural and raw wood, authentic piece of interior or exterior, very resistant.

Vase of a Moor Head made in ceramic, Sicily - Italy. Borbon King, old ancient white finishing, ceramic, double cooking. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa, Sicily and Spain, where they established a civilization (756–1492).

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic with Prickly pear, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone.

Moor-Head Man, Vase made in ceramic with Prickly pear, made in Sicily - Italy.

Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone.

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic White and Blue, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.

The Chinese Fishbowl Vase is an exquisite alternative to the conventional decorative vase.

Decorated with striking ornate detailing and hand-painted sapphire blue dragons, the fishbowl vase draws influence from ancient Chinese ceramic design.

Drapery console with 2 shelves in red lacquered wood. Elegance and authenticity are the order of the drapery console, which will appeal to lovers of chic classic decor with its red lacquered color. This console will easily find its place in an entrance, a living room or a bedroom with refined accents.

Bring Hawaiian style to your hallway or living room with the Sling Console Table. 

Pairing a natural look with vintage glamour, this gorgeous coffee table features a fascinating bamboo-like frame and top in a vintage brass finish. 

Drapery console with 2 shelves in black lacquered wood. Elegance and authenticity are the order of the drapery console, which will appeal to lovers of chic classic decor with its black lacquered color. This console will easily find its place in an entrance, a living room or a bedroom with refined accents.

Drapery console with 2 shelves in white lacquered wood. Elegance and authenticity are the order of the drapery console, which will appeal to lovers of chic classic decor with its red lacquered color. This console will easily find its place in an entrance, a living room or a bedroom with refined accents.

Woman Moor Head Vase made in ceramic Black and Blue Sky, made in Sicily - Italy. Old ancient finishing, ceramic, double cooking entirely made and painted by hand in Caltagirone. The moors were members of Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent.