18 Inch Carved Walnut Whimsy Chain hand-shaped nib I really have no idea

I really have no idea

2 1/4" in diameter x 3/8" deep

and do think would be really beautiful framed and hung together in a grouping (with the only challenge being which side of each to show

and very nicely carved wooden stopper at top

with one of the original pins in tact for holding the long sides together

18 Inch Carved Walnut Whimsy Chain hand-shaped nib I really have no ideaNot a fancy one, but very nicely carved, of walnut I believe, and with some age to it. Looks nice hanging, or just piled up. 18 1 4" l x 1" w x 3 16" thick; links measure 2 5 16" long. All from one piece of wood, with no breaks or other flaws that I can see.