Iridescent Abalone Shell with Feather

Beautiful iridescent abalone shell paired with a natural feather. Perfect for home decor or spiritual use. An abalone shell is used for smudging with a feather to safely hold burning herbs and catch the ashes. The shell represents the element of water, while the feather is used to gently fan the smoke to waft it throughout a space. Together, they represent the four elements of nature (Water, Fire, Air, and Earth) during a cleansing or spiritual ritual. How to use the abalone shell and feather for smudging 1. Place the shell in the shell stand: Place the abalone shell on a heat-resistant surface or in its wooden stand to protect the surface below from heat. 2. Light the smudge stick: Light one end of the smudging stick (such as sage or palo santo) until it begins to smolder. 3. Place it in the shell: Place the burning smudge stick into the abalone shell, which will catch any falling ash and hold the smoldering stick. 4. Use the feather to waft smoke: Gently use the feather to waft the smoke from the burning herbs around the space or over yourself, directing the smoke where you want to cleanse energy. 5. Extinguish: Once finished, you can extinguish the smudge stick by pressing it into a bed of sand placed in the shell, or into the ashes already in the shell. 🐚