Abalone shells are believed to carry energies of protection and emotional balance.  Used in Native American cultures, they are used as a smudge bowl to burn sage in. They believe that the abalone shell and sage together would carry their messages up to heaven.
 
The shells also process a natural shielding that blesses the person holding it with tranquility.  You can hold the Sage or Palo Santo during smudging ceremonies, a feather is also recommended. 
 
Each shell measures approx 6 ½ inch