Joakim Mpyuka

Joakim Mpyuka

He was born 1967 in Mtwara in southern Tanzania as many other scultors did. As a 15 years old boy he went to Dar as Salaam with his family where he just worked 6 years before he started to carve. His teacher was Mr. Karinto. Now he lives in Chanika near Dar es Salaam with his wife and 4 children. His Shetani style carvings are carved at home under a small tent. He usually carves together with his brother Michal and friend Iddephons.  He took them to Dar es Salaam from Mtwara as he saw more chance for them to sell their works.

 

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