Natural Abalone shell to act as an offering to the Water Element on your altar, or used as a fire safe dish for resting smoke cleansing bundles. The exterior of each shell has been lightly conditioned with mineral oil to enhance its natural color & sheen and to prevent surface damage from excessive dryness. You can reapply mineral oil as needed to maintain its appearance. Due to the natural variations of shells the one you receive will have some differences in appearance to the ones shown in photos.