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.
$9,400
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...
Stone
$7,290
"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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$31,500
'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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'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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$14,500
'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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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 ...
Stone
$7,300
'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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$37,500
'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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$18,000
'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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"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 artist Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the sculpture. It depicts a woman hold...
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"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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"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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$16,900
'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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'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...
Stone
$7,450
'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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'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...
Stone
$9,250
'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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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 ...
Stone
$1,400
H 12.75 in W 17.75 in D 7.5 in
PAX (BETWEEN TIMES) - Geometric Sculpture Vintage Salvaged Building Materials
By Brian Jobe
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Brian Russell Jobe (American, b. 1981) is an artist and non-profit director based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jobe's studio practice is focused on sculptur...
Concrete, Marble
$1,040
H 21.26 in W 7.68 in D 3.94 in
'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...
Wood
$1,250
H 6.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
'Mammoth' by ArmanH; Sculpture in Clay, Bronze and Ivory, 2023
By Arman Hambardzumyan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 6.5" x 7" x 3.5" sculpture was created by Yerevan, Armenia-based artist ArmanH in 2023. A mixed media sculpture, the mammoth is made of clay, bronze, stone and ivory. The sculpt...
Stone, Bronze
Don Quixote - Bronze Sculpture
By Gyunay Aliev
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Sculpture Don Quixote (on horseback, holding spear); Unique original work, handcrafted, carved, chiseled, patinated, polished, and mounted on a pedestal by the artist. Artist state...
Granite, Bronze
$12,504
H 15.56 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Music Box: Tiny Dancer - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
The script in this sculpture is from the song “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John The sculpture is made with Carrara marble and iron and it is 49.2 kg In Lluís Cera’s sculptures, soft, vo...
Marble, Iron
$482Sale Price|30% Off
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
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...
Concrete
$1,151
H 16 in W 11 in D 10 in
Identity 1.0, MDF & Paint, Red Color by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Naman Mahipal
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Naman Mahipal - Vintage Identity MDF & Paint, L 10 x W 11 x H 16 inches Naman expresses his subjects and thoughts through a variety of art forms like po...
Stone
Decorative Cast Bronze Panther Head Sculpture (Available as Table Lamp)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking decorative panther head sculpture cast in bronze, featuring a richly detailed form and a dark, naturally aged patinated finish that enhances its depth and presence. The piec...
Bronze
Birdman – Contemporary Hybrid Human-Bird Sculpture by Zura
By Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
More than a creature, Birdman embodies transformation and duality. Is it a guardian, a trickster, or an internal self-reflection? Its bird-like head and humanoid stance invite viewer...
Bronze
$4,600
H 13.39 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
Georgian Contemporary Sculpture by Irakli Tsuladze - Universe
By Irakli Tsuladze
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze, glass & corian Irakli Tsuladze is a Georgian sculptor born in 1973 who lives and works in Tbilisi, Georgia. His sculptures present a peculiar unity of substance and emotion...
Marble, Bronze
$2,360
H 36.23 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
'Tatam A' Wooden Sculpture by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, FR
Tatam A by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez Burnt Wood Sculpture Dimensions: H. 92 x 22 x 22 cm Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez is a Colombian b...
Wood
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H 11 in W 10 in D 7 in
'Exercising' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Exercising' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamombe's wo...
Stone
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H 16 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
'Teacher or Preacher' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Teacher or Preacher' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madam...
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H 8 in W 6.75 in D 6 in
'Holding Apples' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Holding Apples' 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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H 15.5 in W 11 in D 10 in
'Grandmother With Her Granddaughter' Shona stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Grandmother With Her Granddaughter' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character ...
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H 15.5 in W 11 in D 10 in
'Coming From Labor' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Coming From Labor' is an original black serpentine sculpture by the celebrated second generation Shona artist Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture presents a character common to Madamom...
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H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in
"Mother Holding a Pumpkin, " Black Serpentine signed by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mother Holding a Pumpkin" is an original sculpture in black serpentine stone by Colleen Madamombe. The sculpture is a portly woman with a cheerful face holding a large pumpkin in he...
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H 8 in W 6 in D 5 in
"Paying Attention (C-46)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Paying Attention (C-46)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the piece. This artwork features a woman in a large, textured dress....
Stone
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H 5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
"Mother-In-Law (C-47)" Black Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Mother-In-Law (C-47)" is an original black serpentine sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the piece. This piece features a women in a large dress lounging. The artist ...
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H 24 in W 11 in D 11 in
"Giving Directions C-60, " black serpentine sculpture by Colleen Madamombe
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Giving Directions C-60" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The artist signed the piece. This artwork features a woman pointing above and behind he...
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Beer Brewing C-45
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Beer Brewing" is a signed black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. It depicts a woman in a dress pouring liquid out of one jar and into another to brew beer. 8 1/2" ...
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