This Kolus Bracelet is hand-carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Don Wadhams.

Kolus/Kulus is a young Thunderbird, sometimes referred to as the younger brother or sister of Thunderbird. The Kulus has a coat of white down so thick it makes him hot and prone to sweating. Like the Thunderbird, the Kulus has the ability to transform into a human. When overheated, the Kulus removes his down to become temporarily human. A highly respected symbol, Kulus is known as a protector spirit. In many origin stories, a Kulus flew down from heaven and shed his coat, transforming into a human and becoming the founding ancestor of the tribe or clan.

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The bracelet measures approximately 3/4 of an inch or 2 centimeters wide and 6 1/8 inches or 15 1/2 centimeters long.