Ike. Beater for tapa (barkcloth). Carved from solid piece of rakau (wood). Four-sided, long and rectangular in shape. The length of the beating surfaces on two sides are carved in fine grooves. One side with two deep grooves, widely spaced. One side with moderately deep grooves. One end of the ike is carved to grip in the hand comfortably. Multiple losses all over the object. Overall surface has patina from age and use. Dark brown colour. Good condition. "T.F. Cheeseman" handwritten in black ink on a white circular serrated sticker adhered to the object on handle near beating surface. "RAROTONGA 8362 PRES." handwritten in white ink in same location.