i`e (tapa beater)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

Namei`e (tapa beater)

ProductionSāmoa

Classificationmauls

Materialswood

DimensionsOverall: 65mm (width), 290mm (length)

Registration NumberFE006754

Credit linePurchased 1976

This well-worn wooden i'e (tapa beater) is square in section with a short handle. There are three longitudinal grooves on each of the three sides.

Acquisition

This i'e was purchased from Kapiti Antiques by the National Museum (Te Papa's predecessor) in 1976.

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