“Stomp Dance”
Ruthe Blalock Jones (Delaware/Shawnee/Peoria)
Title: “Stomp Dance”
Bio: Shawnee descendant of Shawnee Chief Blackhoof. I grew up in a traditional Indian home, attended NAC (Native American Church) meetings, Shawnee Ceremonials at White Oak Ceremonial Ground, where I am now a ceremonial leader. Participated in pow wows and other Indian events. I enjoy ceremonial dancing, pow wow dancing their attire. I have made dance outfits for family for both ceremonial and pow wow dancing. My work is autobiographical as it is based on these activities and contemporary Indian life.
Selected Honors
2014 Circle of Honor, Tulsa Library
2013 Co-author Woody Crumbo, nominee Center for the Book
2013 Honored Elder artist, Tulsa Indian Art Market
2011 Pow wow Honoree, Bacone College
2009 Prof Emeritus, Bacone College
Artist’s Website: rutheblalockjonesindianart.com
On View: November 15-December 12, 2021
Work Location: 1311 S. Peoria Ave.
“Shawnee Women at Ceremonial Grounds, at camp”
Title: “Shawnee Women at Ceremonial Grounds, at camp”
On View: November 15-December 12, 2021
Work Location: 1905 S. Boulder Ave.