Beautiful pieces evoking recollections of historical recreation as well as novel interpretations of the almost-forgotten Filipino game of sungka.
This is an excerpt from Lifestyle Asia’s October 2023 Issue.
Whether you want to take up playing the game—and in doing so share it with the co-occupants of your home—or pay homage to an important implement of fun in our history, there are options of the sungka available that range from the traditional to modern.
SUNGKAKAIBA SKATEBOARD VENEER
Shaped like a skateboard and composed of multi-colored strips of wood, the piece brings us back to the objective of the game: having fun. With its satin finish, the “Sungkakaiba” sungka board is a fresh, young take on the well-worn game.
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A CERAMIC TAKE ON SUNGKA
Master craftsman, Ugu Bigyan, receives inspiration from the earth and nature, evident in the delicately shaped and colored flowers. The jury is out on whether you want to use this for actually playing the game, but this standout work has a place in your household.
LOT 134 AUCTION PIECE VINTAGE SUNGKA
This unique 1940s piece is crafted out of yakal wood finished with an array of rich colors finding renewed splendor against the deeply colored yakal. The game entails both players pitted against each other between two horse busts; we’re here for that sort of drama.
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Photos by Ed Simon of Kliq, Inc.
