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Lion Paw Shell incense burner
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- Primary Spiritual Use: Cleansing
- Secondary Spiritual Use: Peace
- Material: Lion paw shell
- Element: Water
- Planet: Moon
- Zodiac: Cancer
- Chakra: Crown
- Ruling Day: Monday
- Tradition: Wiccan/eclectic
- Intent: Cleansing, Purification, Peace
A natural lion paw shell, this burner brings the ridged, sun-warmed beauty of the sea to an altar or cleansing practice. At roughly five inches across, the sturdy fan-shaped shell makes a steady vessel for incense cones or small smudge bundles, its deep cup catching ash and ember as the smoke rises.
Each shell is a natural object, so yours will vary in shape, color, and ridging from any other.
At a glance
Key Features of the Lion Paw Shell Burner
A genuine shell, about five inches across. The ridged fan shape of a lion paw scallop, natural and unpolished.
A deep, sturdy cup. Holds incense cones or small smudge bundles, and catches falling ash and ember as they burn.
No two alike. As a natural shell, shape, color, and size vary from piece to piece.
The particulars
Product Details
- Material: genuine lion paw shell
- Size: approximately five by five inches
- Compatible with: incense cones, small smudge bundles, and resin on a charcoal disc over sand
- Note: as a natural shell, shape, color, and size vary from piece to piece
The Spiritual Significance
Shells have served as vessels for sacred smoke and offerings for thousands of years, and their origin in the sea links them, in the Western craft, to the element of Water: to emotion, intuition, and cleansing. A shell makes a natural cup for smoke work, catching the ash as you move through a space.
The shell carries no power of its own, and we would rather not pretend otherwise. What it does is hold the fire safely and put something the sea made at the center of your practice, which is a good enough reason on its own.
Ways to use it
What Is a Lion's Paw Shell Incense Burner Used For?
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What it burns
It holds cones, smudge bundles or loose herbs, and palo santo. -
Where we use it
We burn it at the altar. -
Spellwork
Burn a scent that matches your intention while you work, like cinnamon for prosperity or rose for love. -
Decor between burns
It sits on a shelf or altar as decor when it isn't lit. -
As a gift
Pair it with incense that fits it so it's ready to use. -
Safety
Set it on a heat-safe surface, away from anything that could catch, and out of reach of kids and pets. Our guide to burning incense covers lighting and putting it out. -
Cleaning
Once it's cool, tip out the ash and wipe it with a soft cloth and a gentle cleanser.
Step by step
How To Use the Lion Paw Shell Burner
- Rest the shell on a heat-safe surface; it will get warm underneath.
- For a cone or small bundle, light the tip, let it flame briefly, then blow it out so it smolders, and set it in the shell.
- For loose resin, lay a thin layer of sand in the cup, set a lit charcoal disc on the sand, and add a pinch of resin.
- Never leave burning incense or charcoal unattended, and keep it clear of drafts and anything flammable.
- Let everything cool fully before clearing the ash, then wipe the shell with a soft cloth.
Good company
Pairs Well With
- White Sage Smudge Stick a bundle sized to smolder in the shell.
- Frankincense Resin Tears, 1 oz resin to burn on charcoal over sand.
- Myrrh Resin Incense, 1 oz the other temple resin.
- Copal Resin Incense, 1 oz a bright resin for cleansing.
- Frankincense Palo Santo Dip Sticks, Set of 25 dip sticks to rest in the cup.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I burn in it?
Incense cones and small smudge bundles rest in the shell directly. Loose resin works on a charcoal disc set over a thin layer of sand, which protects the shell from the heat.
Why does my shell look different from the photo?
Each shell is a natural object, so the color, ridging, shape, and exact size vary from one to the next.
How big is it?
About five inches across, a generous size for cones, bundles, and resin work.
Does the shell mean anything?
In the Western craft, shells are associated with the element of Water and with cleansing and intuition, by way of the sea. The shell itself is a vessel rather than a working.
How do I clean it?
Let it cool, tip out the ash, and wipe gently with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged direct heat.
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