The image depicts an outdoor market stall in Karum, Nigeria

The image depicts an outdoor market stall in Karum, Nigeria. The primary subject is a large, irregularly piled mass of numerous dried fish, likely catfish or similar species, exhibiting a range of dark brown, grey, and light beige tones. The fish vary in size, showing desiccated skin, visible bone structures, and preserved muscle tissue. The pile rests on a light-colored fabric or sack material, which covers the ground. In the immediate foreground and beneath the fish pile, several weathered wooden planks are horizontally positioned, serving as a boundary or structural element of the display. To the lower left, a crumpled translucent yellow plastic bag and a dark plastic bag are visible on the ground. In the upper left background, a large, coarsely woven brown sack containing granular material is partially visible. Further in the background, indistinct market goods, including woven baskets and cardboard boxes, confirm an active commercial setting. Natural daylight illuminates the scene, creating soft shadows. No human figures or direct actions are present within the frame.