Skip to main content

Colleen Madamombe More 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.

to
2
1
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
17
264
222
124
116
3
Artist: Colleen Madamombe
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 ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Stone

'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...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Stone

African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed
African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed

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 artist signed the piece along the base of the skirt. This artwork features a woman...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Stone

Related Items
Dying Achilles /// Jack Graves Greek Mythology Painting Sculpture Iliad Warrior
Dying Achilles /// Jack Graves Greek Mythology Painting Sculpture Iliad Warrior

Dying Achilles /// Jack Graves Greek Mythology Painting Sculpture Iliad Warrior

By Jack Graves III

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Dying Achilles" Series: Sculpture *Signed, titled, and dated by Graves on bottom Year: 2026 Medium: Original Acrylic and Enamel Pain...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble, Enamel

Mother & Child
Mother & Child

Bettina SeitzMother & Child, 2024

$2,649

H 10 in W 8 in D 5 in

Mother & Child

Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh

The sculpture titled "Mother & Child" by Bettina Seitz beautifully captures the intimate bond between a caregiver and an infant through its elegant form. Crafted from a unique white ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Stone

Artemis Bust /// Jack Graves Greek Mythology Goddess Painting Sculpture Classics
Artemis Bust /// Jack Graves Greek Mythology Goddess Painting Sculpture Classics

Artemis Bust /// Jack Graves Greek Mythology Goddess Painting Sculpture Classics

By Jack Graves III

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Artemis Bust" Series: Sculpture *Signed, titled, and dated by Graves on bottom Year: 2026 Medium: Original Acrylic and Enamel Painte...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Cast Stone, Marble, Enamel

Committed Study Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Contemporary, 20in
Committed Study Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Contemporary, 20in

Committed Study Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base, Contemporary, 20in

By Denny Haskew

Located in Loveland, CO

Committed by Denny Haskew Figurative Bronze on Sandstone Base Limited Edition of 35 20h 8.5w 7d inches #15 pictured "I give to you all that I am. My faith in Spirit is unchanging. E...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

'Space Between' Wooden Sculpture by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
'Space Between' Wooden Sculpture by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez

'Space Between' Wooden Sculpture by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez

By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez

Located in Paris, FR

Space Between by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez Burnt Wood Sculpture Dimensions: H. 54 x 19.5 x 10 cm Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez is a Col...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Wood

Katherine Bust, Marble Dust
Katherine Bust, Marble Dust

Katherine Bust, Marble Dust

By Richard MacDonald

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

"Katherine Bust, Atelier" by Richard MacDonald is a timeless portrait capturing elegance, strength, and introspection. Sculpted with classical grace and modern sensitivity, the figur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Marble

Journey Trees III, Sara Brennan, hand-woven textile wall sculpture
Journey Trees III, Sara Brennan, hand-woven textile wall sculpture

Journey Trees III, Sara Brennan, hand-woven textile wall sculpture

By Sara Brennan

Located in Wilton, CT

Journey Trees III, linens and swing threads, 8" x 8" x 1", 2021. This figurative woven textile piece is by UK-based textile artist, Sara Brennan (b. 1963...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Linen, Thread

Grayson Perry - Piggy Bank
Grayson Perry - Piggy Bank

Grayson PerryGrayson Perry - Piggy Bank, 2017

$1,345

H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in

Grayson Perry - Piggy Bank

By Grayson Perry

Located in London, GB

Grayson Perry Piggy Bank, 2017 White ceramic piggy bank painted in blue and glazed, with a rubber stopper, contained in the original cardboard box.
 9 × 21 × 9 cm
 Grayson Perry is ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Ceramic

The Dolmen Bronze Sculpture, Limited Edition of 8, Contemporary Art
The Dolmen Bronze Sculpture, Limited Edition of 8, Contemporary Art

The Dolmen Bronze Sculpture, Limited Edition of 8, Contemporary Art

By Martine Demal

Located in Paris, FR

The Dolmen is a bronze sculpture with a white stone plinth by French contemporary artist Martine Demal, dimensions are 43 × 17 × 10 cm (16.9 × 6.7 × 3.9 in). The sculpture is signed...

Category

1990s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Journey Trees IV, Sara Brennan, hand-woven textile wall sculpture
Journey Trees IV, Sara Brennan, hand-woven textile wall sculpture

Journey Trees IV, Sara Brennan, hand-woven textile wall sculpture

By Sara Brennan

Located in Wilton, CT

Journey Trees IV, linens and swing threads, 7.5" x 8" x 1", 2021. This figurative woven textile piece is by UK-based textile artist, Sara Brennan (b. 196...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Linen, Thread

Architectural Bust in Turquoise Cement – Sculptural Fusion of Female Figure and
Architectural Bust in Turquoise Cement – Sculptural Fusion of Female Figure and

Architectural Bust in Turquoise Cement – Sculptural Fusion of Female Figure and

By Jose Perozo

Located in FISTERRA, ES

A sculptural bust in vivid turquoise cement, “LarA 017” is an original collectible artwork by Spanish artist José Perozo, part of his celebrated LarA series. Blending architectural g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Colleen Madamombe More Art

Materials

Concrete

Colleen Madamombe more art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Colleen Madamombe more art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Colleen Madamombe in stone and more. Not every interior allows for large Colleen Madamombe more art, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Pablo Picasso, and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Colleen Madamombe more art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48,000 and tops out at $48,000, while the average work can sell for $48,000.