Silver Thunderbird & Kolus Bracelet Bentwood Boxes and Bowls

Silver Thunderbird & Kolus Bracelet Bentwood Boxes and BowlsThis Thunderbird and Kulus Bracelet is hand carved in sterling silver by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Don Wadhams. The Thunderbird Symbol represents power, protection, and strength. He is often seen as the most powerful of all spirits and can also transform into human form by opening his head up like a mask and taking his feathers off as if they were a mere blanket. Under his wings are lightning snakes, which he can use as a tool or weapon. Kolus Kulus is a

three abalone inlays on the cheeks and nose

Within this box design

So many memories and stories come through this creation of

believe that a lunar eclipse occurs when a monster in the sky

the Thunderbird on top is a Squamish crest

In that moment of truth

many do not know that they lost their Indian Status in the process

the immortal humans put on their Salmon masks so they can offer themselves as food to the people

The pendant has been fully carved from argillite

This time it would be two seals

If you’re not careful

7 inches or 1