Ethnomathematical review of Toraja’s typical carving design in geometry transformation learning

Abstract

Toraja’s typical carving as one of the nation’s culture wealth does not only have a philosophical meaning, but also contains mathematical elements in relation to the concept of geometry transformation. Ethnomathematics is a process of presenting the mathematical ideas possessed by traditional societies on various socio-cultural activities that can be observed as a mathematical activity. The mathematical exploration of Toraja’s typical carving design such as Pa’tedong, Pa’barre Allo, Pa’manuk Londong, Pa’ Sussu’, and other developmental designs is an alternative learning model that can be applied in school. This is an important effort to preserve the national culture and as a cultural education to the younger generation. This is a qualitative research with ethnography approach to reveal philosophy and mathematical concept which is found on Toraja’s typical carving design.