Zendawo Creatures

Under the shade of an indigenous Mpengende Tree, deep in rural Zululand, sits an
artist of epic proportion. This is the home of Themba Mathenjwe. Born in 1967,
Mathenjwe worked as a labourer and during his time off, whittled away at wooden
sticks creating carved wooden animals. His natural talent was recognised by the late
artist, Peter Engblom, who mentored him and Mathenjwe went on to study at the
then Natal Technikon.
Mathenjwe gets inspiration from nature and his imagination. The branches of the
tree, movement of clouds, and things all around him. He loves the use of bold and
bright colours. His creatures are joyful and whimsical, many sporting a naughty
attitude.
20 products
  • Zendawo Creature Bird on Green Box
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 550.00
    R 550.00
  • Zendawo Creature Bird on Stand
    Themba Mathenjwa
    Sold out
    R 300.00
  • Zendawo Creature Bird with Yellow Fish
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 260.00
    R 260.00
  • Zendawo Creature Birds on Branches
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 1,200.00
    R 1,200.00
  • Zendawo Creature Wolf
    Themba Mathenjwa
    Sold out
    R 700.00
  • Zendawo Creature BigTortoises
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 600.00
    R 600.00
  • Zendawo Creature Red-Footed Rabbit
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 800.00
    R 800.00
  • Zendawo Creature Small Tortoises
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 500.00
    R 500.00
  • Zendawo Creature Spotted Dog on Pot
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 500.00
    R 500.00
  • Zendawo Creature Small Yellow Bunny
    Themba Mathenjwa
    Sold out
    R 180.00
  • Zendawo Creature Blue Bunny
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 600.00
    R 600.00
  • Zendawo Creature Yellow Dog
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 900.00
    R 900.00
  • Zendawo Creature Leopard
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 360.00
    R 360.00
  • Zendawo Creature Lizzard
    Themba Mathenjwa
    Sold out
    R 100.00
  • Zendawo Creature Frog
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 360.00
    R 360.00
  • Zendawo Creature Bigger Fish
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 180.00
    R 180.00
  • Zendawo Creature Small Fish
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 140.00
    R 140.00
  • Zendawo Creature Rhinos
    Themba Mathenjwa
    Sold out
    R 160.00
  • Zendawo Creature Small Dogs
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 160.00
    R 160.00
  • Zendawo Creature Keyrings
    Themba Mathenjwa
    R 80.00
    R 80.00