Eric Marcus
The Masterful Touch of Family Legacy

Chimayo Trading Staff Report | March 2026

Eric Marcus is a contemporary Taos Pueblo artist specializing in traditional micaceous clay pottery traditionally sourced from areas near the Pueblo, and innovative extensions of crafting micaceous clay into jewelry. He is the son of renowned Taos Pueblo potter Angie Yazzie, who has been a major influence and teacher.

Angie has long worked with the signature micaceous clay from the Taos area which is naturally rich in shimmering mica flecks, and has passed down those skills. Eric has been involved with clay since childhood, learning from his mother over many years, though he became more actively involved in creating and selling his own pieces in recent times, and his work stays true to Taos Pueblo traditions.

Come to Chimayo Trading in Ranchos de Taos, NM or visit us online at chimayotrading.com to see New Arrivals from Eric Marcus as he crafts his way into the artist repertoire of Taos Pueblo.

Micaceous Clay Necklace and Earrings Set
Length: 21”
$350

What sets Eric apart is his creative expansion into wearable art. He’s known for hand-forming and firing micaceous clay beads into necklaces, earrings, pendants, and sets (like squash blossom-inspired or pearl-like “Taos Pearls”). These pieces capture the same glittery, earthy elegance as his pottery but make it portable and everyday-wearable, often paired with subtle gold accents for contrast. This striking micaceous clay necklace by Eric is a beautiful example of contemporary Native American wearable art that honors traditional materials and techniques while embracing bold, organic design.

Wedding Vase
Natural Hand Coiled Micaceous Clay
10.5″ x 6″
$850

As the son of renowned potter Angie Yazzie, Eric Marcus brings the masterful touch of his family legacy to this work, blending ancestral clay-sourcing and firing methods with innovative shapes. It’s not just jewelry, it’s a wearable piece of Taos Pueblo heritage, perfect for everyday wear or as a statement accessory that highlights the unique sparkle of northern New Mexico’s micaceous clay.

Wedding Vase
Natural Hand Coiled Micaceous Clay
9″ x 4.5″
$595

Marcus is listed with organizations like the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) and has been featured at events such as Indian Market. He represents a new generation carrying forward Taos Pueblo’s centuries-old micaceous pottery heritage while also innovating with forms like jewelry, blending ancestral techniques with fresh, wearable expressions of culture. Near to Taos Pueblo, you can catch his work at Chimayo Trading Del Norte. If you’d like to own one of his pieces, it’s part of a vibrant family legacy!

Mugs
Natural Hand Coiled Micaceous Clay
5.5″ x 4″, 5.5″ x 4.5″, 5.75” x 4.5”
$150 ea.

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