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Bahti Indian Arts Santa Fe and Tucson

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Fine Indian Arts for 75 years. Founded by Tom Bahti, currently owned and operated by Mark Bahti Tom Bahti began his career in Indian arts in 1949.
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After graduating from the University of New Mexico with a degree in anthropology, he and his bride, Peggy, opened Ghost Ranch Trading Post. Moving to Tucson that winter, he was partners with John Tanner at Desert House Crafts before opening Tom Bahti Indian Arts in 1952. In 1966 he authored the first general introduction to the work of artists of the region. Entitled Southwest Indian Arts and Craf

ts, it was the first of a trilogy of books - Southwest Indian Tribes and Southwest Indian Ceremonials, that together have sold over a million copies, and have been revised and expanded by his son Mark in subsequent editions. Mark took over upon Tom's death in 1972 and continues to run the store. He opened a a second shop in Santa Fe). Some of the artist they work with are the great-great grandchildren of artisans who sold to Tom Bahti. A researcher/author like his father, Mark has written a number of books as well, including A Consumer's Guide to Southwest Indian Art, Pueblo Stories and Storytellers, Navajo Sandpainting Art (co-authored with Eugene Baatsoslanii Joe), Collecting Southwest Native American Jewelry, Southwest Indian Weaving, Southwest Indian Designs, Spirit in the Stone (a book on animal carvings and fetishes) and, most recently, Stone and Silver.He is also working on another book (on pottery artists) and two research projects. And, like his father before him, he continues to be involved with Indian-run organizations addressing education, health and employment issues. He is a long-time (40+ years) board member of the Tucson Indian Center, is past Chair of the Institute of American Indian Arts' Foundation in Santa Fe and served 3 terms on the board of SWAIA. He also serves on the board of the Amerind Foundation.

07/06/2024

A few of the new additions to our website, check them out at www.bahti.com

06/19/2024

A few things we've added to the website today from Santa Fe. Tim has also added to the Collectors Gallery works by Maria Martinez, her husband and her son. Head to www.bahti.com to see what we've added.

05/30/2024

In case you didn't know, Bahti Indian Arts is celebrating 75 years! We would like to thank all of our clientele and the artists for your support over the years.

05/09/2024

Looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift? These items are available in our Santa Fe location along with other great gift items and lots more goodies in our Tucson location as well.

05/09/2024

The only other Native American individual to have traveled to space is John Herrington, who flew on a shuttle mission to the International Space Station in 2002

05/07/2024

This is a beautiful relief carving depicting a He’e’e or Warrior Maiden katsina by Bryant Mavasta Honyouti. Hand carved and painted, this beautiful piece measures 9 inches by 5.25 inches wide. Pricing available on our website, Katsina 2 gallery.

05/03/2024

Two beautiful "Hummingbird" rings have just come into the Santa Fe location. Will be posted soon to our website under the "More Silver" heading.

04/25/2024

Looking for vintage jewelry? Come by our Santa Fe shop to see these beauties in person.

04/18/2024

A few photos of some the inventory that has come into our Santa Fe location over the last 15 days or so.

04/18/2024

for our Tucson clients and those coming to Tucson:
A new coffee shop just opened up downtown, a few doors north of the Temple of Music and Art. My test of a good coffee shop is whether they make a great espresso. Well, Talega passed with flying colors. Check them out when you're downtown. Great people!

04/11/2024

Mark and Pat Pruitt hanging out in our Tucson store.

04/11/2024

A Pop Up to beat all Pop Ups. If you're in Tucson, be there or be square

04/10/2024

03/05/2024

A few of the recent additions to our website. Go check them out at www.bahti.com

02/22/2024

Don't forget!! This Saturday!!! We will be hosting Loren Aragon of Aconav Designs and debuting his Towering Stone line for mens wear at our Tucson location.
The fashion show will start at 5 p.m. with music provided by The Larry Redhouse Trio.
Loren will be set up for sales on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Bahti Indian Arts is located at 350 S. Convent in Barrio Historico in downtown Tucson.

02/16/2024

Saturday, February 24th at 5pm

We will be hosting Loren Aragon, of Aconav Designs at our Tucson location where he will be debuting his new line of men’s shirts under a new label: TOWERING STONE.
He will also have a range of accessories for men and women and will be preset Sunday noon until 4.
The Larry Redhouse Trio will be playing during the fashion show on Saturday evening. Come see the new line and meet the remarkably talented designer!

02/09/2024

Fred and Della Cruz stopped by our Tucson location with some of their great figure baskets.

02/06/2024

A sneak peek at a box bow style squash blossom necklace from the 1930's. See our Squash Blossom necklaces gallery on our website for full photo and details. http://www.bahti.com/squash-blossom-necklaces

01/17/2024

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An unusual rug featuring a Zuni Shalako was recently acquired from a private collection. It is roughly 3' by 3'. If you would like more information visit our yei'i rugs, pictorials, teec noc pos gallery under the Navajo textiles heading of our website or you may call/email us in Santa Fe.

01/17/2024

Our Tucson gallery is hosting an event for the Tucson Jazz Festival tonight: the amazing Delbert Anderson Quartet!

12/22/2023

Both made by Darrick Tsosie, this cat and dog are available in our Santa Fe location. Call or email us for details.

12/15/2023

Bahti Indian Arts Santa Fe business hours for the holidays:
Christmas eve 10 am to 2 pm, closed Christmas day, New Year's eve 11 am to 3 pm and closed New Years Day.

Bahti Indian Arts-Tucson business hours for the holidays:
Christmas eve 12 noon to 3 pm, and closed Christmas day. New Year's eve 11 am to 3 pm and closed New Years Day.

12/06/2023

www.hopikatsina.com is a new website created by Mark Bahti and Barry Walsh to help provide information about katsinas. Click on the link to check it out. Note: this is an ongoing project and there will be more content to come.

12/01/2023

Holly has been busy adding new inventory to the website over the past two days. Below is a small sample of some of the new works. Visit www.bahti.com to see what else we've added.

11/30/2023

DECEMBER 2nd is rapidly approaching! BAHTI INDIAN ARTS in TUCSON will be open 10 to 9 that day. We will have the fabulous guitarist Gabe Ayala performing his music from 5 until 7 that evening.

Also, the Etherton Gallery is having an opening that same evening as are Decode gallery, Light - Space Gallery and the Andrew Smith Gallery.

350 S Convent Ave is our new address. M

11/03/2023

Lots of new additions to the website, go check 'em out! www.bahti.com

If you have any questions or would like to purchase from our website, call or email us.

BIG NEWS FROM OUR STORE IN TUCSON! To be added to the email list send us an email at tucson@bahti.com

10/04/2023

BIG NEWS FROM OUR STORE IN TUCSON! To be added to the email list send us an email at [email protected]

09/26/2023

A sampling of new additions to our website: www.bahti.com

Address

119 E Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, NM
87501

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15059834542

Website

http://www.bahti.com/

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Our Tucson gallery is hosting an event for the Tucson Jazz Festival tonight: the amazing Delbert Anderson Quartet!

our newest location... 314 S Convent in Tucson Our official grand opening will be Friday, November 11th, from 5 until 8.

It begins.... (refinishing the floor is step one of preparing for this summer of centennials (La Fonda, Indian Market, Gallup Ceremonial and SAR) and my Quinquagenary (aka Semicentennial)