Laminated Blue Abalone, 7'' to 8'', 1 piece, Philippines, Incense Burner

I didn't know that an abalone shell could be polished on the outside. It is absolutely beautiful! The inside isn't polished, but I can do that. I'm going to make a stand from a sage brush bush. I make handles for smudging feathers out of sage brush. They look great. I sent away for three more. That'll keep me busy.