Abalone Shell

Abalone has a high heat tolerance making it a perfect smudge holder during your smudging ritual. Add a turkey feather (or other large feather) to fan the smoke into corners and tight spaces and you have all 4 elements included in your ritual. The abalone shell is an excellent gift. The Maori people believe it can bring luck, peace, and prosperity to the person wearing it. Perhaps the owner loves water, and the abalone shell can be a special reminder of the sea