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Monumental Chinese Carved Serpentine Mountain Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental and impressive Chinese carved serpentine sculpture depicting a continuous forest
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine, Marble

Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Green Hand Carved Serpentine Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
Green hand carved Serpentine Obelisk, a remarkable piece that exudes natural serenity and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Green Hand Carved Serpentine Obelisk
Green Hand Carved Serpentine Obelisk
H 12 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Chinese Serpentine Sculpture, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese serpentine sculpture is a traditional decorative object realized in china in the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Serpentine

Monumental Chinese Serpentine Jade Carved Pagoda Censer, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese serpentine jade carved pagoda censer, early 20th century. A masterfully carved
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Antique Chinese Serpentine Relief Carved Dragon Covered Vase ROC c.1920s
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ROC period early 20th Century hand carved serpentine stone covered bottle vase
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

1990s Polished Modern Abstract Sculpture in Hand Carved Green Serpentine Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s polished modern abstract rounded sculpture in hand carved rounded green serpentine marble
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Abstract Sculptures

"Shona Chief, " Carved Serpentine Stone signed by Chemedu Jemali
By Chemedu Jemali
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Shona Chief" is an original serpentine sculpture signed by the artist Chemedu Jemali. This
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Sharing One Heart' original opal serpentine sculpture by Tichona Nyakambangwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Sharing One Heart' is an original sculpture carved from opal serpentine by the Zimbabwean artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Jose De Creeft Modern Reclining Female Nude Sculpture in Green Serpentine
By Jose Mariano de Creeft
Located in New York, NY
Modern sculpture of a reclining female nude carved in green serpentine stone, made by Spanish-born
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

'Blooming Flower' original opal serpentine sculpture signed by Canaan Ngandu
By Canaan Ngandu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Blooming Flower' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Canaan
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Stretching' original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Canaan Ngandu
By Canaan Ngandu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Stretching' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Canaan
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Saluting Bird' original opal serpentine sculpture signed by Canaan Ngandu
By Canaan Ngandu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Saluting Bird' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Canaan
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Stork Bird' original opal serpentine Shona sculpture signed by Jonathan Nhete
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Stork Bird' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary Zimbabwean
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Judge" is an original green serpentine stone sculpture by Corlet, a contemporary Shona stone
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Joyful Bowler, " Serpentine Sculpture signed by Felix Mlungisi an African Shona
By Felix Mlungisi
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Joyful Bowler" is a serpentine sculpture signed by Felix Mlungisi an African Shona. This figure is
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Triplets (C-25), " Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Triplets (C-25)" is an original black serpentine sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Giving a Sign (C-33)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Giving a Sign (C-33)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Crossing the Road (C-48)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Crossing the Road (C-48)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Abstract Sculpture in Serpentine by Tafadzwa Tandi from Mrewa, Zimbabwe
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible abstract sculpture by Tafadzwa Tandi made out of a solid piece of serpentine stone. A
Category

1990s Zimbabwean Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

19th Century Serpentine Carving of 'The Dying Lion' After Bertel Thorvaldsen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved Italian Grand Tour serpentine copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's monumental sculpture
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinese Green and Brown Serpentine Foo Dog Chop Seal
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning and rare vintage Chinese green and brown serpentine foo dog chop seal, Hong
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Mid-20th Century Chinese Huge 3 Tiers Carved Serpentine/Jade Dragon Tower
Located in Pomona, CA
This huge Chinese Serpentine/Jade tower was Intricately and elaborately open carved dragons with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

After the Antique, Silenus and the Infant Bacchus a Serpentine Group
Located in Montreal, QC
basis of numerous copies in bronze, marble and in this case serpentine. This example, which we feel is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

'Mother and Two Daughters' signed black serpentine
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
26" x 15" x 30" Black serpentine, signed. Colleen Madamombe (1964–2009) was born in Harare
Category

1990s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4
Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Early, Large and Fine Grand Tour Serpentine Sculpture of the Dying Gaul c. 1850
Located in Heathfield, GB
A beautiful and large hand carved Italian green serpentine marble sculpture of the original early
Category

Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century
Located in Monza, IT
Serpentine jade group, China, late 19th century Ancient Chinese statue made of serpentine jade
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Large Forbes Sullyare Protected by Spirits Fruit Serpentine
Located in Brea, CA
Large hardstone Forbes Sullyare protected by spirits fruit serpentine, measure: 18" high x 29
Category

20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

"Mother Playing with a New Baby Boy C-12, " Black Serpentine signed by Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mother Playing with a New Baby Boy" is an original black serpentine sculpture by renowned Zimbabwe
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe signed Masoka and carved from serpentine
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

"Mermaid, " Carved Springstone by Farai Darare
By Farai Darare
Located in Milwaukee, WI
expertly carved to showcase two textures from the same stone. This sculpture weighs 30 pounds
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Judge, " Carved Opal signed by Luckmore Joseph
By Luckmore Joseph
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. His sculptures carry messages to people and explain the daily routines of people like him. He carves
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

XL Soma Cube Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand-carved soma cube puzzle sculpture in a mix of 7 brightly colored semi-precious stones that
Category

2010s Peruvian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

XL Soma Cube Sculpture
XL Soma Cube Sculpture
H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small and intimate sculpture of an elephant is a heartfelt and doting example of the sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Mini Soma Cube Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand-carved soma cube puzzle sculpture in a mix of 7 brightly colored semi-precious stones that
Category

2010s Peruvian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Mini Soma Cube Sculpture
Mini Soma Cube Sculpture
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
'Honeymoon' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Honeymoon' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artists Tendai Marowa and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Morning Excercise (C-3)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Flower' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Benjamin Mundara
By Benjamin Mundara
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Flower' is an original fruit serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Benjamin Mundara
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Abstract Stone Modern Black Sculpture Minimal Contemporary Signed African Artist
By Jezifous Jang (Van Damn)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Windows of Opportunity" is an original serpentine sculpture by Van Damn. The artist signed the
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Proud Woman' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture by the contemporary Zimbabwean artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Chicken' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbbwean artist Samuel Likongwe
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Togetherness' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Togetherness' is an original springstone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Phineas Masaya
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Scratching Bird' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Scratching Bird' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'African Queen' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Bird' original stone Shona sculpture by Samuel Tichafa Masakwa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Bird' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by the Zimbabwean artist Samuel Tichafa Masakwa
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Monumental, " Springstone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Monumental" is an original springstone sculpture by Shona sculptor Phineas Masaya. The artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Father Christmas' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Father Christmas,' an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artists Tendai Marowa and
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Mother Elephant with Baby' original small sculpture, heirloom gift
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small and intimate sculpture of a mother and infant elephant is a heartfelt and doting example
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Protected Spirits, " a Carved Opal signed by Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
By Picket Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Protected Spirits" is a sculpture carved from Opal stone signed Picket, who is part of the Shona
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Preoccupied' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Grandmother' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Grandmother' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second-generation Shona
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Greetings' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Greetings' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Scratching Bird' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Rangarirai Makunde
By Rangarirai Makunde
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Scratching Bird' is an original serpentine stone sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Notorious Leader' original stone sculpture by Shona artist Nigel James
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Notorious Leader' is an original opal serpentine sculpture by Zimbabwean artist Nigel James. The
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Bird Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Bird Chicken' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbbwean artist Samuel
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Protected by Spirits' is an original springstone sculpture by the Zimbabwean artists Tendai Marowa
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

'Footballer (Soccer Player)' original stone sculpture signed by Canaan Ngandu
By Canaan Ngandu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Footballer (Soccer Player)' is an original opal serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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There is a range of serpentine carved sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, serpentine and wood, all serpentine carved sculptures available were constructed with great care. Find 50 antique and vintage serpentine carved sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Serpentine carved sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of serpentine carved sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern serpentine carved sculptures are of considerable interest. Doug Butler, Ashevak Adla and Inuit each produced beautiful serpentine carved sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Serpentine Carved Sculptures?

Serpentine carved sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,808, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Serpentine Carved Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.