Abalone Shells have played an important part of rituals cultural traditions for a very long time. In Native American cultures, this shell has been used to as a bowl to burn sage in. In Apache traditions, the abalone shell is also used in ‘The Sunrise Ceremony’, a traditional ceremony that represents the transformation of a girl to womanhood. Today, the abalone shell holds significant healing and protecting properties that help to instil balance in one’s emotional state. Abalone shells have been known to assist those who may be struggling emotionally, as it provides a strong calming energy and confidence to view situations in different lights.