White Bear Hopi Arts. Com

Born in Phoenix Arizona in April of 1973. Raised in Phoenix with frequent visits to the Hopi Reservation with his parents thus exposing him to his Hopi culture. After graduation from High School, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the 1st Gulf War aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Independence. After being honorable discharged he entered the restaurant business and worked until becoming interested in his fathers (Johns) work. First helping to sand carvings and helping at the art shows. He carving on his own, eventually carving well enough to begin selling his own work. Through practice, trial and error and hard work he has established his own style and customer base. He continues to perfect his own art while he grows to maintain and learn his traditional and cultural identity, he is also the proud father of 3 children, Aeneas, Andrew and Annabelle.

	White Bear Hopi Arts

	Thomas Fredericks
Born in Phoenix Arizona in April of 1973. Raised in Phoenix with frequent visits to the Hopi Reservation with his parents thus exposing him to his Hopi culture. After graduation from High School, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the 1st Gulf War aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Independence. After being honorable discharged he entered the restaurant business and worked until becoming interested in his fathers (Johns) work. First helping to sand carvings and helping at the art shows. He carving on his own, eventually carving well enough to begin selling his own work. Through practice, trial and error and hard work he has established his own style and customer base. He continues to perfect his own art while he grows to maintain and learn his traditional and cultural identity, he is also the proud father of 3 children, Aeneas, Andrew and Annabelle.

Phone 928.734.9298	P.O. Box 37 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039	Fax 928.734.9321