Five Links Carved Whimsy Chain vintage New Hampshire souvenir to the wonderfully specific baskets

to the wonderfully specific baskets full of fish and other things including what I'd guess are lemongrass stalks

whatever one wants to call this one

19th century

I find looking at them closely feels akin to taking a deep breath

I am fairly certain is Navajo based on other examples out there of similarly constructed and painted owls and other animals

Five Links Carved Whimsy Chain vintage New Hampshire souvenir to the wonderfully specific basketsJust a sweet, short whimsy chain, carved from one piece of wood, pine I think. Nothing fancy, but a nice object, with some age for sure, and perhaps the perfect gift for a 5 year anniversary, or to mark 5 decades of life on earth! 7 5 8" long x 1" wide and in great condition.