Napkin rings carved out of shells. One napkin ring carved into a Native American head (A) and the other one carved into a fish (B).Shells are spiral with green and white outer surface and mother of pearl looking interior. Inside napkin ring A there is a marking that appears to be a makers mark, with possibly japanese writing characters and the name Niay.
Made/Created
Artist
Niay
Notes
Makers mark inside item A cannot be found in researching.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Signature
Location
Inside Shell A.
Transcription
Possibly Japanese characters and the name Niay.
Material/Technique
Ink
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ring, Napkin
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Food Service T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
Dimensions
Height
3 in
Width
1-1/2 in
Length
2 in
Materials
Material
Shell
Material Notes
Carved seashells.
Colors
Color
Off-White/Cream, White, Brown, Tan
Color Notes
Outside of shell is white/off-white, with spots of green and brown. The shell has been smoothed down, cut, and carved. Interior of the shell is light tan/off white mother of pearl.
