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Colleen Madamombe Art

Shona, Zimbabwean, 1964-2009

Colleen Madamombe was born in 1964 in Harare, Zimbabwe. She is considered to be one of the finest talents from Zimbabwe and has won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe for three consecutive years. Madamombe quickly became an established figure of the second generation of Zimbabwean stone sculptors. Madamombe's sculpture was evidence of her strong determination to express herself by creating a very individual style and choice of the subject matter. The themes of womanhood, girlhood, pregnancy, motherhood and tribal matriarchy were visible in her artwork. These themes provided continuous inspiration and she looked forward to portraying the feminine experience through old age. 

Madamombe was interested in not only the emotional and spiritual side in a woman's life but also the basic physical appearance and movement particular to females. She depicted in her forms these aspects of womanhood with poetic clarity, revealing emotions such as pride, authority, energy, endeavor, sadness, tenderness and humor. Some of Madamombe's early works emphasized the importance of seemingly insignificant subjects such as ants, bees, butterflies and caterpillars. She admitted to a fascination with what she saw as the humility of insects, a trait she felt the human race had lost. Other creatures, such as the cat and zebra, had provided interesting subject material, however, her fascination with the smallest of living things had endured. "I like the way ants move in lines particularly. I love to watch the movement," she remarked. 

Madamombe observed each of her subjects as closely as possible and then carved from a strong mental image of the memories she held of the animal, insect or person. Madamombe predominantly worked in hard black serpentine and used the outer blanket of the stone to create several different textures to contrast with the polished surfaces. Madamombe’s major works include The Birth, Dancing Woman, Growing Well and My Wedding Day.

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Artist: Colleen Madamombe
"Giving a Sign (C-33)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
"Giving a Sign (C-33)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

"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 artist signed the piece at the base. This artwork features a woman in a large, textured dress gesturing to her side. 11" x 11" x 6" art Colleen Madamombe was born in 1964 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the finest new talents from Zimbabwe, she has won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe for the past three consecutive years, and is quickly becoming an established figure of the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Africa Female Artist Stone Sculpture Figure Celebrate Modern Contemporary Signed
Africa Female Artist Stone Sculpture Figure Celebrate Modern Contemporary Signed

Africa Female Artist Stone Sculpture Figure Celebrate Modern Contemporary Signed

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Celebrations (C-56)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the piece, and it weighs 228 pounds. This piece features a woman with a ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Preoccupied' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'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 artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

"Triplets (C-25), " Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
"Triplets (C-25), " Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

"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 the piece. This artwork features three women in large, textured dresses, gesturing and standing close to one another. 9 1/2" x 13" x 8" art Colleen Madamombe was born in 1964 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the finest new talents from Zimbabwe, she has won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe for the past three consecutive years, and is quickly becoming an established figure of the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Excited Girl' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Excited Girl' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Excited Girl' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Excited Girl' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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'Feeling Heart Beat' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Feeling Heart Beat' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'Feeling Heart Beat' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Feeling Heart Beat' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamo...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Grandmother' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'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 artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman with a round face and wearing a billowing, layered dress. Here, a woman leans on her cane, suggesting her old age. The imagery reminds of Madamombe's larger themes of womanhood, sisterhood, and matrilineage. As is so desired of her work, this sculpture is a play in texture: their faces and hands are polished and smooth, which is juxtaposed with the rough-hewn surfaces of the clothing and hair. black serpentine 28 x 15 x 10 inches Signed along the base on the reverse Acquired directly from the artist (C-51) Excellent condition with no chips or signs of wear Colleen Madamombe (1964–2009) was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the finest new talents from Zimbabwe, she won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe three years in a row, and became an established figure of the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

"Crossing the Road (C-48)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
"Crossing the Road (C-48)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

"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. The artist signed the piece. This artwork features two women in large, textured dresses walking side by side. 6" x 5 1/2" x 3" art Colleen Madamombe was born in 1964 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the finest new talents from Zimbabwe, she has won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe for the past three consecutive years, and is quickly becoming an established figure of the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Greetings' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Greetings' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'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 artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's wor...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Relaxing Woman' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Relaxing Woman' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Relaxing Woman' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Relaxing Woman' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's work: a woman with a round face and wearing a billowing, layered dress. She holds her hands on her knees as she sits recumbent on the ground. As is so desired of her work, this sculpture is a play in texture: her face and hands are polished and smooth, which is juxtaposed with the rough-hewn surfaces of the clothing and hair. black serpentine 905 x 16 x 11 inches Signed along the base on the reverse Acquired directly from the artist (C-24) Excellent condition with no chips or signs of wear Colleen Madamombe (1964–2009) was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the finest new talents from Zimbabwe, she won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe three years in a row, and became an established figure of the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Playing Sisters' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Playing Sisters' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'Playing Sisters' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Playing Sisters' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Women Standing in Line' original Shona stone sculpture signed Colleen Madamombe
'Women Standing in Line' original Shona stone sculpture signed Colleen Madamombe

'Women Standing in Line' original Shona stone sculpture signed Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Women Standing in Line' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents characters common to Mad...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
'Grandmother' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe

'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 artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's w...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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'Coming From the Fields' original Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
'Coming From the Fields' original Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

'Coming From the Fields' original Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe

By Colleen Madamombe

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Coming From the Fields' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Ma...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe Art

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Stone

'Mother and Two Daughters' signed black serpentine
'Mother and Two Daughters' signed black 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, Zimbabwe. Considered to be among the finest new talents from Zimbabwe, she won the award of Best Female Artist of Zimbabwe three years in a row, and became an established figure of the Second Generation of Zimbabwean stone...

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1990s Colleen Madamombe Art

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