Jane Baca, Santa Clara Pueblo Potter

Jane Baca Santa Clara Pueblo was born into a family of artists. She had two sisters, Legoria Tafoya and Pablita Velarde. Jane and Legoria were both potters, while Pablita became one of the first female Indian painters.

Jane’s work has always centered around figurines, which she won awards for and produced for over 20 years. Jane also made pottery with her daughter Starr Tafoya. Those pots are signed Jane & Starr.

Jane Baca (1919-2011) Lucaria V. Baca photo courtesy of Gregory Schaaf.

Reference: Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.

Relative Links: Santa Clara Pueblo, Legoria Tafoya, Pablita Velarde, Starr Tafoya, Southwest Indian Pottery