An overhead photograph captures a bustling open-air market in Gurku Gwari, Nigeria, under a clear, bright sky

An overhead photograph captures a bustling open-air market in Gurku Gwari, Nigeria, under a clear, bright sky. Numerous individuals, primarily women, are visible, many dressed in vibrantly patterned traditional garments and headwraps. In the immediate foreground, two women are seated. The woman on the left, viewed from behind, wears a brown headwrap and a blue and orange top, occupying a green plastic chair. To her right, another woman, seen in profile, wears an orange top and a dark beanie, attending to items between them. Surrounding these individuals are large white woven sacks, some filled with light brown grains (possibly soybeans), and others with white grains, likely beans or groundnuts. A purple container, a clear plastic container holding reddish items, and a metal bowl are positioned between the seated women. The midground and background are densely populated with market-goers and vendors. People are standing, walking, and engaged in various activities, suggesting active commerce. Some individuals are seen carrying items like a large black plastic basin. The market features rudimentary stalls or temporary structures with light-colored coverings. The ground is dry and dusty earth. In the background, sparse vegetation, including a prominent tree on the right, and distant structures are visible under the intense sunlight.