OK shells are the remains of the protective coating of animals. Wether they are on land, sea or in lakes.

calm shells and similar types of bivalves:

to bring wealth have a shell sit concave on your altar like a bowl. if you feel you have enough then reverse the shell until its convex. it's a form of feng shi .a lot of people usually leave the shells with the outer area showing. this makes it difficult for health recovery or gaining financial increases.

Abalone shell and Paua Shell: now paua shells have a trade name of abalone shell. which is of course another type of shell. and abalone shell is usually called sea opal or sometimes ear shell. now in order to tell the difference between these shells. the abalone shell is silverish only, while the paua shell has a rainbow of colors in it.

these shells are good for luck and to a certain extent health.

abalone is used to hold spirit offerings such as tobacco and blue corn. it also makes a great holder for burnign sage, swedtgrass and cedar. Abalone is also supposed to have the healing power to build and protect the heart muscles as well as aid in digestion


Capiz Unio:as it calms down spasms, cramps etc. it is often used to ease tremor symptoms of Parkinson's disease as well as Alzheimer's, but also to reduce crampy legs, PMS cramps and other female related things.help curing bone and joints problems. to protect your children from nightmares.

Conchshells: left-handed conch shells are considered as sacred by Hindus. also said to help produced aports in the process of this work.

cowrie shell: used as a spirit offering or in sympathetic magic where the energy of the sea is required. gold ring cowrie shells are prefered.

mother of pearls: assists in healing of bad breath that derives from troubles in the mouth region. also a good substitute for shells.

Paw paw shell:known as tricdana shell or as paw shell.
plaques made from tridacna clamshell are used in art form from the Western Solomon Islands.
the plaques were associated with burials and were sometimes used or referred to as a special form of "Custom Money." Visual analysis of forty-two plaques or plaque fragments indicates that there are three groups

tortoise shell - it is said that you should only find it or get it as a gift. you should never buy it.
is strong medicine. increases fertility and brings good luck and abundance into your life. reminds us of the environment. stuff shell with herbs, sage, cedar and sweetgrass and place on your altar or in a deerskin pouch put in couple quartz crystals, corn kernels and mountain tobacco , or carry it on your person.