The scene depicts a group of approximately ten adult males gathered around a freshly excavated pit in an outdoor, vegetated area of Akwanga, Nigeria

The scene depicts a group of approximately ten adult males gathered around a freshly excavated pit in an outdoor, vegetated area of Akwanga, Nigeria. In the immediate foreground, a rectangular pit, approximately 1.5 to 2 meters deep, is visible. The soil around the pit is disturbed, consisting of reddish-brown loose earth and clods. Centered in the midground are two men dressed in black clerical attire. The man on the left, bald, wears a black cassock with a short cape and is seen raising his right hand while holding a small, dark object. The man to his right wears a black cassock with red trim and a short cape, holding an open white book in his left hand. Both individuals appear focused on the area around the pit. Surrounding these two central figures are eight other men, dressed in a variety of casual clothing including polo shirts, patterned shirts, and trousers. Their postures suggest attentiveness. Behind the group, a field of tall, light green crops, possibly sorghum or maize, extends. Beyond the crops, a dense line of mature trees with dark green foliage forms the horizon. The sky is partly cloudy, exhibiting light grey tones. A single, tall, slender plant stem with leaves is prominent in the upper left portion of the frame, reaching towards the sky.