Reprinted in Swetz, Frank J., From Five Fingers to Infinity . Make comment on this entry Gerdes, Paulus. On mathematics in the history of sub-Saharan Africa. He also discusses related areas, such as technology, and studies on language and mathematical concepts. A goal of the studies mentioned is apparently to better understand mathematics learning in Africa.
Some studies focus on logic.
Questions on interaction with ancient Egypt are still largely open. A better understanding of Islamic mathematics in sub-Saharan Africa is desirable as well. Includes an extensive bibliography. The symmetries of frieze ornaments in Maya architecture. The author discusses the frieze patterns that occur in Mayan architecture, with occasional references to the frieze patterns found on Mayan pottery.