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Lois Harjo Ball (1906–1982) was an Muscogee-American painter, basketmaker and ceramic artist from Okmulgee, Oklahoma.[1][2] She studied at Oklahoma City University and Stephens College and is known for her paintings. Her works are in the collections of institutions including the Creek Council House and Museum in Okmulgee.[1]
Lois Harjo Ball | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 Okmulgee, Oklahoma |
| Died | 1982 (aged 75–76) Okmulgee, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American, Muscogee |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma City University, Stephens College |
| Occupation | painter |
Ball was the daughter of Henry Marsey Harjo and Katie Monahwee.[3] She was a grand-daughter of Muscogee chief Menawa.[1] Ball graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1926[1] and painted for her entire adult life. She supported native art and encouraged others to learn about their heritage.
In particular, Ball was a strong influence on her grand-niece Joy Harjo, who was later a United States Poet Laureate.[4] Joy Harjo dedicated her 1983 book She Had Some Horses to her great-aunt Lois.[5]
A scholarship for Muscogee Nation students of fine arts, the Naomi & Lois Harjo Scholarship, is named in honor of Ball.[3]
References
- King, Jeanne Snodgrass (1968). American Indian painters; a biographical directory. Smithsonian Libraries. New York : Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. p. 12.
- "Artist and Scholar List: A–F". First American Art Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- "Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation Program" (PDF). Creek Nation Foundation.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Harjo, Joy | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- Wiget, Andrew (1994-10-25). Dictionary of Native American Literature. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-58249-4.
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