The sacred and healing act of smudging removes negative energy and offers protection to our physical being as well as our homes. The Abalone shell is a sacred space to rest your sage wand when your not using it. The Abalone shell is often used as a loose sage burner by simply adding sand to protect the inside surface from burning or cracking from the heat, you can place loose dry sage in the shell for smudging during a ceremony or even just on your self.