Cobra Tripod with Abalone Shell

The Cobra tripod with Abalone shell is famous for its brilliant colour palette, especially the shades of blue and green in the mother-of-pearl. These shells, accompanied by a medium- or large-sized cobra tripod, are not only a natural New Zealand spectacle but also play a crucial role in the cultural customs and traditions of the Maori, the original inhabitants of the area.

Admired for their visual splendour, Paua (Abalone) shells find application in various decorative and practical contexts. Burning loose white sage and smudge sticks in these shells is a specific application that stands out. This process, called smudging, originated with the indigenous peoples of the Americas and involves burning sacred plants or wood for spiritual purification and cleansing of places, objects and individuals.

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Cobra tripod with Abalone shell medium-sized or large-sized.