Two individuals are engaged in manual excavation at a site in Otulu, Nigeria

Two individuals are engaged in manual excavation at a site in Otulu, Nigeria. The environment consists of a light-colored, granular earth or rock formation, interspersed with stratified layers of darker, oxidized material displaying blue-gray, brown, and ochre tones. In the midground, on the right, an individual with dark skin, wearing a light-colored sleeveless tank top and light blue shorts, is actively using a pickaxe. Both hands grip the wooden handle of the pickaxe, its rusty metal head positioned against the layered rock face. The individual's exposed skin and clothing are dusted with light-colored particulate matter. In the foreground, on the left, a second individual, also with dark skin and short, dark curly hair, is positioned with their back partially to the camera. They wear a light-colored garment, possibly a blanket or towel, patterned with black stars and stylized text, covering their back and shoulders. This individual appears to be kneeling or sitting on the ground, facing the same direction as the pickaxe user, observing the excavation or awaiting their turn. Both individuals are close to the working face of the earth/rock.