Natural abalone shells are frequently used by those who smudge and cleanse with Native American herbs, such as our sage. The shells are beautiful enough to use as an altar bowl or to hold crystals and other treasures that you feel an energetic connection to; or use it for incense, cones or resin.
Some people look for abalone shells to burn charcoal tablets for burning resins such as copal, frankincense and myrrh. If you are looking for a shell for this purpose you will need to put an inch of sand in the bottom of the bowl to prevent the shell from getting too hot and burning you or the surface it is on.
For as long as abalone have been nourishing human appetites, their mother-of-pearl bearing shells have been used in ritual ceremonies to replenish our souls as well. The believed abalone healing properties of today are very similar to ancient beliefs of the shell. Abalone healing carries energies of protection and emotional balance. It brings with it a natural shielding that blesses the person holding it with tranquillity. Abalone healing is especially helpful for those going through emotional turmoil or those having a hard time dealing with a situation in a relationship. Through it’s soothing energy, it provides a layer of protection that perches the spirit up with the confidence necessary to view situations from a new, more understanding perspective.
(size, shape and weight may vary)