Symbol of protection, crossroads, and communication.
The skeleton key is a protective and opening symbol. Papa Legba is a spirit that hails from Ginen, a celestial realm beyond the planets. A skeleton key is his symbol. He stands at a fork in the road, allowing or disallowing individuals to communicate with other spirits. He has the option of opening or closing the communication. He’s in charge of closing and unlocking the portals to the afterlife. He knows all of the languages spoken on Earth and can interpret them for the spirits. He is a great communicator.