This item is one Grade A+ Abalone seashell. The interior of each shell has been polished to reveal the beautiful, natural rainbow hues, and to add an unparalleled iridescent shine in the light. Please allow for natural imperfections. Each shell measures 3.5 to 4 inches in across.

These natural abalone shells make great Incense Burners, Smudge Stick & Palo Santo Holders, or White Sage Ashtrays. The natural rainbow beauty adds elegance to any home or office.

Using your Abalone Shell for Smudging:

You may wish to use a layer of sand inside the abalone shell to protect the natural shine that it has, from any smoke or embers.

1. Using a match, light your herbs or Palo Santo smudging sticks
2. Rest the sticks or herbs in the abalone shell, using it to collect any ashes or embers as the sticks or herbs burn
3. To bless a person or object, use a feather to brush the smoke around them
4. You may wish to walk around a space with the sticks or herbs, allowing the smoke to waft into the corners and ceilings
5. Abalone shells have holes in them, so ensure any hot embers don’t fall through onto flammable materials such as carpet or bed linens
6. If the smudging sticks have been resting in the abalone shell for awhile, the shell may get hot, so use caution when handling it

OTHER USES:

Great crystal holder, altar decor, or ocean decorations. An eye-catching natural home accent. May also be used as a key-holder or beautiful trinket bowl.

Additional Information:

Abalone shells (known in Latin America as Conchas) are often used in smudging rituals, not only because they are practical in that they catch the hot cinders that fall away from the smudging stick after it has burnt, but also because they are a beautiful gift straight from Mother Earth’s ocean. Abalone shells are a thick seashell which shimmers with the gorgeous iridescent colours of mother-of-pearl. They hold the energy of the ocean and bring a strong calming and healing energy, allowing you to remain connected to the sea - even when you are landlocked.

Including abalone shells in your smudging rituals means you are incorporating all four of the earth’s elements: the shell represents water, the smoke represents air, the unlit herbs or sticks represent earth and once they’re lit they represent fire. By incorporating the elements into your smudging ritual, you’re inviting Mother Earth (or Mama Gaia) to be the focus of your ceremony. It is here, in the space created by Her, that transformations and manifestations have room to occur.

Shells shown on the listing photo are for illustration only to demonstrate the approximate appearance. Natural variations occur with this item so yours may vary slightly in appearance. One shell will be selected at random from our stock on-hand when we ship your order.

Shape, color and size may vary, as it is a natural item. Please allow for natural imperfections, such as uneven edges, unique variations in color, minor chips, pattern variations, and size from the images.