Sleeping Bear's Biography

Don't really like talking about myself, so this will be short. How I learned to play the flute, my philosophy about same, and stories of my adventures can all be found at the link below.

I live in Austin, Texas (actually Round Rock-just down the street from Cut-n-Shoot and around the block from Roosterpoop) with my wife Linda and our son, Loren.

After some years in the computer business (worked for Dell Computer company) as a software and hardware technician, I decided a change of pace was in order. So, soon after an experience in the desert southwest, and discovering my Cherokee ancestry, I became an artifacts dealer. From high tech to high touch.

The flute called to me at a powwow in Austin a couple of years ago and I have been forever changed. The time spent on this flute circle has been a time of growth and learning and making new friends. The flute is in my hands most of the day, and songs are always in my heart. I look forward to getting to know more of you.

Besides buying and selling Native American artifacts, I also make NA style flutes, which are available on my website. To find out more about me and my artifacts, go to: