Tom Bahti

Tom Bahti was a graduate of the Anthropology Department at the University of New Mexico. He owned a shop in Tucson where he worked as a dealer and collector of Native American artwork. The shop is now operated by his son, Mark.

Bahti was recognized as being an expert on Southwestern Native American arts and crafts, and was extensively involved in the community in regards to Native American organizations. He judged many Native American art exhibits and also lectured about them.

As an effort to help improve the welfare if his fellow Native Americans, he participated actively in organizations dedicated to helping those in need.

In addition to his many accomplishments, he also was the author of Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts and Southwestern Indian Tribes.