Bark Beater

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/27

Rectangular wooden bark beater with carved lines down the length, and a smooth cylindrical handle. Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to base of handle.


  • Type of Item beater
  • Culture Samoan
  • Material wood
  • Measurements height 34.0 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 4.3 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy

  • Made in Samoa

  • Creation Date before 1859
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1859
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3254/0027