Dr. Kenneth Starr, Curator of Asiatic Archaeology and Eth- 

 nology, emphasized two types of research during the year. One 

 type, representing a broad interest, centered in the study of the 

 origins and early history of the various east Asian civilizations 

 from the time of the earliest archaeological evidences down to the 

 beginning of the historic period. A second type, representing a 

 more specialized interest, has been directed toward Chinese ink- 

 rubbings, a subject whose study for many centuries has been pur- 

 sued by Chinese scholars but which until very recently has been 

 but little explored by western students. 



During the first part of the year Assistant Curator Rinaldo 

 joined efforts with Chief Curator Martin in preparing a report on 

 the excavation of Table Rock site, a large Pueblo Indian village 

 in eastern Arizona. Analysis indicates that, although numerous 

 trade materials were obtained and used locally, the bulk of the arti- 

 facts are Mogollon in character and represent a continuity extend- 

 ing back in time for some 2,000 years. From June to September 

 Dr. Rinaldo supervised excavations for the Southwest Archaeolog- 

 ical Expedition (see page 41), and after his return he continued his 

 analysis of materials that was initiated in the field. 



Accessions— Anthropology 



The most notable accession within the area of Oceanic collections 

 was an extremely fine neck pendant (hei tiki) of greenstone from 

 New Zealand. This exceptionally large Maori ornament, one of 

 the finest specimens of its kind, was presented to the Museum by 

 Captain and Mrs. A. W. F. Fuller of London, England. The 

 Fuller tiki is now a part of the extensive Fuller Collection of archae- 

 ological and ethnological materials from the Pacific acquired by 

 the Museum in 1958 (see Annual Report 1958, page 21). Another 

 outstanding addition to the Oceanic collections is an inlaid shield 

 from the Solomon Islands. This exceedingly rare specimen (ac- 

 quired by exchange with Raymond Wielgus) is one of three known 

 shields of its type. The other two are in British museums. 



Of materials received in the Division of Asiatic Archaeology 

 and Ethnology during the year, one of the most interesting is a 

 set of beautifully colored Chinese shadow puppets. These figures, 

 which date possibly from the 18th century, include several rare 

 pieces, among which are a handsome red bat (symbol of happi- 

 ness), several city gates, Chinese-style furniture, and a large horse 

 drawing a covered cart. Besides these puppets, which were the 



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