This is a USED atlatl model for the Clearance Collection.  It is a replica of a throwing board from the Cape Nome collection in Smithsonian's Natural History Museum.  Examined in 1998, it was made for experiments here and then retired for display and public demonstrations. It has several small checks around the finger hole, and on the bottom side of spur peg. These have been filled and sealed to restore the atlatl to working order again.  The original was from Cape Nome, AK, and was also made in unknown driftwood.   Our replica here was made in Birch. The spur is unique with more of a "lip" than a conventional spur, and was a match for harpoons thrown from kayaks on the water.   It measures 17.5 inches, and is for a right hander.