This is the definitely the first carved whimsy chain I've ever seen with canoes carved into the middle of it--such a fun one. Plus dangling locks of sorts on either end. At 27 1/2" long, it would be a fun one to hang from a couple of nails snaking across the wall.

This is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver, first half of the 20th century I believe. Skillfully done, with a great warm patina to the dry wood, and all carved from one piece of wood with no notable chips, cracks or splits.  

27 1/2" l x 11/16" wide and deep. Links measure about 1 1/2" long each.