The scene is an outdoor pottery market or workshop situated in Unguwar Shanu, Nigeria

The scene is an outdoor pottery market or workshop situated in Unguwar Shanu, Nigeria. In the immediate foreground, a three-tiered terracotta structure, likely a planter or fountain base, stands upright on dry, light brown soil. Each tier is a wide, unglazed reddish-brown bowl with an etched brickwork pattern on its exterior, connected by narrower, funnel-shaped terracotta risers. To the left, the back of a male subject wearing a red short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans is partially visible, appearing seated. Behind him, a female subject in patterned clothing smiles. To the right of the central pottery, the rough bark of a large tree trunk is visible, alongside a black bucket on the ground. In the mid-ground, an individual wearing a light-colored garment stands with their back largely to the camera, observing a varied display of terracotta pottery, including vases and decorative items. These items are positioned against the backdrop of a building featuring mud-colored walls and a corrugated metal roof. The area is illuminated by natural daylight.