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Ethnomathematics in Sasaknese Architecture

Authors :
Supiyati, Sri
Hanum, Farida
Jailani
Source :
Journal on Mathematics Education. Jan 2019 10(1):47-58.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This research is aimed to explore the cultural elements especially in "Sasak" architectures in Lombok Island such as a home living (Bale), worship building (masjid), lumbung ("sambi") in ethnomathematics point of view. This research uses qualitative approach with cognitive (anthropology cognitive). The interviewees are the experienced custom leader and humanists who has conducted the research on "Sasak" society. Meanwhile, the data collection method used the participant, observation and documentation. Data analysis on this research is not only based on the researcher is interpretation but also the idea structure of the society. This research shows the evidence of sensitivity on the use of numbers practiced by "Sasak" ancestor long time ago in doing the measurement using their anthropometric ability (Ethnomathematics). The architecture products of "sasak" society also describe that "sasak" society is more focus on the process than the final products itself which describes the consistency in conducting role and cultural device which control the desire of individual construction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2087-8885
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal on Mathematics Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1204853
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research