It is believed that the custom of making jars in the shape of an owl comes from a legacy of the Magna Graecia period

used to ward off evil and protect the home and its inhabitants

Daisy decoration within a rhombus and continuous vine leaves on a green background

The decorative motif is inspired by the baroque tradition of the city of Palermo

Medusa mezzobusto h cm 41 Gerle da parete It is believed that theThe head of Medusa is a very present symbol in Sicilian culture. Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, monstrous creatures with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked directly into her face turned to stone. In Sicilian tradition, the head of Medusa is often used as a symbol of protection against evil and negative influences. It is often depicted as a mask with intertwined snakes and is used as a decoration on buildings, doors, gates, and various objects.