Kulus Sculpture

These carved eagles (parts a-b) were found at the rear of Johnny Wallace's house on Hope Island. They possibly went above the front of a bighouse.

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May represent Kolus, the younger brother of Thunderbird.

Large wooden sculpture carved in the form of a bird and painted yellow or faded green with black, white and red stylized designs. Missing its wings. Has carved legs; only one claw remains. Its chest has a painted face, while the lower body holds detailing representative of a bird. The head has carved eyes and a large protruding beak; the sides have painted ovoids. The lower part of the beak is missing.