Lois Harjo Ball

Lois Harjo Ball (1906–1982) was an Muscogee-American painter, basketmaker and ceramic player from Okmulgee, Oklahoma. 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.

Ball was the daughter of Henry Marsey Harjo and Katie Monahwee. She was a grand-daughter of Muscogee chief Menawa. Ball graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1926 and painted for her entire adult life. She supported native art and encouraged others to learn nearly their heritage.

In particular, Ball was a strong influence on her grand-niece Joy Harjo, who was future a United States Poet Laureate. Joy Harjo dedicated her 1983 book She Had Some Horses to her great-aunt Lois.

A scholarship for Muscogee Nation students of Good arts, the Naomi & Lois Harjo Scholarship, is named in honor of Ball.