In Minoan culture from the Greek island of Crete, the snake was the protector of the house. So what better key ring to have? On one side is the Minoan snake goddess, and the opposite is the ancient octopus, which not only represented protection but also represented wealth and food in Minoan culture. / All of our brass objects are hand-cast using ancient methods including sand molds. The last step of the production process is a hand-polishing to showcase each piece’s inherent brilliance. Some imperfections are natural.