Ike. Beater for tapa (barkcloth). Carved from solid piece of rakau (wood). Long and rectangular in shape with four flat sides for beating tapa. Long and rectangular in shape. Four flat sides for beating tapa. The length of the beating surfaces on two sides are carved in fine grooves. Two sides of two deep, widely spaced grooves. One end of the ike is carved to grip in the hand comfortably. Diamond and chevron motifs are etched on the top part of grip. Overall surface has patina from age and use. Chipping in several areas on the object. Dark brown colour. Good condition. "9919 COOK IS PRES." handwritten in white ink on handle. "MR. GOSSETT" handwritten in black ink on white circular serrated sticker on handle.