This Viking period style key would have been worn by women 1000s of years ago to show that they were in charge of the household and the land. It meant that they were in control of all locked items - like the house, chests of jewelry, and money. This pendant is acceptable for use in several historical re-enactment groups. It may be worn around the neck, or you could also remove the cord and affix to a string of beads between a pair of oval brooches.