Tom Jones

Ho-Chunk Nation, born 1964

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The image shows a group of Native American individuals outdoors in a grassy field. The people are standing and some crouching, engaged in a traditional dance or ceremony. The individuals wear elaborate feathered headdresses, braided or tied hair with feathers, and traditional clothing featuring beadwork, patterned fabrics, fringes, and feathers. They hold staffs and other ceremonial items, wear necklaces, and beads. In the background, there is an open field with some structures or people distant. An American flag is visible above the people, and text reads "Protect us by Thy might" in the sky area. The photograph is labeled "INDIAN WAR DANCE, RISE PHOTO RAPID CITY S.D." at the bottom, and a handwritten note states, "Native Americans send proportionally more of their people off to war more than any other group in America."
Tom Jones, Protect Us by Thy Might, 2002, inkjet print, black ink, acrylic paint and porcupine quills, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.14

Protect Us by Thy Might

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print, black ink, acrylic paint and porcupine quills ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.14

This is a historical real estate advertisement promoting the sale of Native American land. The central image is a sepia-toned photograph of Indigenous people in front of a tipi with a mountain in the background. The advertisement contains text such as "INDIAN LAND FOR SALE," "GET A HOME OF YOUR OWN," "PERFECT TITLE," and "FINE LAND IN THE WEST," among other phrases, emphasizing the benefits of purchasing the land. The text at the bottom states that allotted Indian land was sold under sealed bids by the Department of the Interior in 1910.
Tom Jones, From Every Mountain Side, 2002, inkjet print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.7

From Every Mountain Side

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.7

The image displays abstract shapes such as circles and triangles on a yellow background. Green circles and red triangles create a pattern. In the center, there are leaves and flowers forming a design around a figure's face labeled "Lincoln." The composition resembles an ornate frame or crown mixing nature and history. Text on the right repeats phrases stating "The United States form of government is based on the Iroquois Confederacy" and "Author of Liberty."
Tom Jones, Author of Liberty, 2002, inkjet print, black ink, acrylic paint and glass beads, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.10

Author of Liberty

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print, black ink, acrylic paint and glass beads ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.10

Tom Jones, Land of the Pilgrims' Pride, 2002, inkjet print and glitter, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.6

Land of the Pilgrims' Pride

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print and glitter ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.6

The image shows two men crouching behind wooden crates in a rustic setting. The man on the left holds a rifle, while the man on the right holds two pistols. Both wear broad-brimmed hats and bandanas. The man on the left has light hair under his hat, while the man on the right has darker styled hair. Their expressions are focused. They wear long-sleeved shirts, with the man on the left in furry chaps. In the background, there is a log cabin wall, a mountain landscape, a green field, and a blue river. The words "LET FREEDOM RING" are at the bottom of the image, under a line of revolutionary figures.
Tom Jones, Let Freedom Ring, 2002, inkjet print, black ink, acrylic paint, metal stars and colored pencil, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.8

Let Freedom Ring

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print, black ink, acrylic paint, metal stars and colored pencil ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.8

The image is a historical group photograph featuring a large number of individuals. The children are arranged in rows in front of a building, with adults standing on a porch above them. The children are dressed in dark trousers and light tops or dresses, while the adults are dressed formally in suits and long dresses. The building is made of brick and stone, with arched windows and a sign that reads "OUR FATHER'S GOD TO THEE". The setting has a formal, organized appearance typical of institutional group photos from the era. There is a script written along the bottom of the image and a handwritten passage on the right side.
Tom Jones, Our Father's God to Thee, 2002, inkjet print and black ink, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.9

Our Father's God to Thee

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print and black ink ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.9

The image depicts two women sitting on the ground facing each other. One woman is holding a lit cigarette to the other's mouth. Both women have scarves over their heads, with dark hair slightly visible. The woman on the left wears a light-colored top with long sleeves and a patterned blanket. The woman on the right wears a striped shawl over a checkered shirt and a bracelet on her wrist. The background is blurred, featuring an outdoor setting with grass in the foreground. The image is in sepia tones. Text at the bottom reads: "WITH FREEDOM'S HOLY LIGHT," with additional text including "G-74 Lighting Up" and "Glacier Studio."
Tom Jones, With Freedom's Holy Light, 2002, inkjet print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.13

With Freedom's Holy Light

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.13

The image displays an upper half view of a man's body, capturing him from the waist up. He is in a forward-leaning pose with his arms bent at the elbows, fists clenched near his sides. His facial expression is determined, and he has short, wavy hair. He is wearing dark swim trunks. The background depicts a stormy ocean scene with large crashing waves. The overall image has a vintage aesthetic, with a sepia-toned seascape behind the man. The words "Dear America" are written over the image, "Dear" in the top left corner and "America" along the bottom center of the photo.
Tom Jones, Dear America, 2002, inkjet print, black ink and glass beads, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.1

Dear America

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print, black ink and glass beads ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.1

The image features two individuals wearing traditional attire with feathered headdresses. One person is seated, holding a drumstick in front of a large drum, while the other is standing, holding a drumstick. Both individuals wear jewelry and leggings with designs. The background shows a body of water, trees, grass, and scattered wood. The handwritten text "Indians at Lac du Flambeau Wis." is visible at the bottom of the photo.
Tom Jones, Of Thee I Sing, 2002, inkjet print and glass beads, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.4

Of Thee I Sing

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print and glass beads ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.4

This is a photograph of a group of people standing in front of a shelter made from branches and a person holding an animal. The photo is composed of an old sepia-toned group photo and a modern black-and-white image on the right. The group is dressed in attire suggestive of traditional or ceremonial clothing, and they are gathered beneath a structure made of logs and natural materials. To the right side, a person is holding an animal. In the background, handwritten text provides historical context, referencing an event involving a mass execution and the United States government. Below the text, the phrase "SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY" is prominently displayed. Overall, the image is a collage that combines historical imagery with textual elements.
Tom Jones, Sweet Land of Liberty, 2002, inkjet print and black ink, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2025.4.1.3

Sweet Land of Liberty

Tom Jones · 2002 · inkjet print and black ink ·  Accession ID  2025.4.1.3