Petite Incense Stick Holder Crystal Pyramid The piece references the Indian

The piece references the Indian or chank shell (Turbinella pyrum) that has been carved and decorated across the Indian Ocean trade region for at least three thousand years

On the burn

most of it from India

the sandalwood register opens slow

Brighter than the heavier resinous blends

Petite Incense Stick Holder Crystal Pyramid The piece references the IndianA compact hand carved soapstone incense holder in a two piece design a carved outer shell with a separate perforated insert cube that sits inside. The stick passes through one of the cube's perforations, which holds it at the correct angle; the base of the outer shell catches the falling ash. The two piece construction is the distinguishing detail. Most stick holders are single piece dishes or sculptural forms; this design separates the stick holding