4” x 4” square 3” tall Prison Fence with barbed wire.
Created as a fencing material in the American West during the late 1800s, barbed wire was eventually used in war camp settings and prisons. The image of barbed wire is associated with war, refugees, entrapment, yet it also signifies resilience, courage, strength and the indomitability of the human spirit.
Reminding us of a fence that’s painful to cross, a barbed wire fence may represent the strength of people who have overcome traumatic experiences in life. It’s a perfect representation of courage, as barbed wire is dangerous—it can break your skin, cause bleeding and even death. Many soldiers choose to wear the tattoo of barbed wire to symbolize their bravery and strength.