The Protecting Key/Lock Tattoo
Keys and locks have long been used to protect personal property and can be interpreted as a symbol for something valuable. A heart along with a key and long can mean that the person’s heart only belongs to one person, while without the key it can mean that they are still searching for the person with the key to their heart.
A key can mark the act of passing into a new phase of life, such as adulthood, and a lock and key can be a symbol of power. Locks can represent imprisonment, while keys equal freedom. There are thousands of different kinds of locks and keys, and the detailing on each can have its own significance.
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