Muyan-bara Indigenous Village Set

Muyan-Bara – On Country Family Set 🌿👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Introducing the Muyan-Bara – On Country Family Set, designed by Sherren Gross, an Indigenous artist from the Nunukul, Nughie, and Gorenpul People of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in Queensland. Muyan-Bara means “skin people” in Sherren’s native Jandai dialect, representing families of the same skin or clan group. This beautifully handcrafted set offers a deep insight into Aboriginal heritage, teaching children about traditional family structures, cultural practices, and connections to the land.

The set features a woven hut, a mother with baby, father and child, a camp fire, water hole with a platypus, kangaroo, goanna, and snake. All figures and accessories are housed in a convenient cotton storage bag. The Muyan-Bara set is a fantastic tool for storytelling, role-play, and engaging children with Aboriginal culture and First Nations heritage.

Each piece in this set is handmade by artisans under Fair Trade conditions and royalties are paid to Sherren Gross. The set includes an information card with a story, giving children a deeper understanding of Aboriginal family structures and traditions. Royalties have been paid on this item.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages storytelling and role-play to enhance social and communication skills.

• Provides insight into Aboriginal family structures and daily life.

• Supports discussions about traditional practices and sustainability.

• Promotes cultural awareness and appreciation for First Nations heritage.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in role-playing activities to explore traditional Aboriginal life.

• Incorporate into NAIDOC Week or Reconciliation Week lesson plans.

• Encourage students to research Aboriginal family structures and storytelling traditions.

• Display in a cultural learning area to promote ongoing conversations about Indigenous culture.

Safety & Information:

• Recommended for ages 3+ years.

• Includes woven hut, Aboriginal family figurines, native animals, fire, and water.

• Hut dimensions: 13cm long x 8cm high.

• Largest person measures 7.5cm high.

• Handmade under Fair Trade conditions.

• Each set is unique due to its handcrafted nature.