> I do not know the role that number sense or mathematics played in Native
> cultures in this hemisphere except for the Mayans. I have searched my
> usual sources and found nothing. Can anyone help?
There is a masters thesis at the University of Montana by Reno Charette
on the role of math among the Northern Cheyenne. I am sorry I don't have
an exact reference - I just recall such a work from distant memory. A
little research at their library (http://www.umt.edu/) should help.
Regards, -Borries