The scene is set in Abengwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed from inside a dimly lit structure with walls resembling corrugated metal, looking out into a brightly illuminated exterior

The scene is set in Abengwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed from inside a dimly lit structure with walls resembling corrugated metal, looking out into a brightly illuminated exterior. The ground outside is reddish-brown earth, with lush green foliage and trees visible in the background under an overexposed sky. In the midground, a male individual is positioned, bent forward from the waist, facing slightly away from the viewer. He wears a light-colored, short-sleeved shirt and dark trousers, with one foot visible in an open-toed sandal. His head is shaved. He holds a light-colored, possibly wooden, implement in his right hand, directed downwards. The specific action is not fully discernible but suggests manual work involving the ground or an object beneath him. In the immediate foreground, to the right, a second individual is partially visible, seen from behind and to the left. This person appears to be seated or crouching, wearing dark clothing on the upper body and lighter-colored trousers. The interior ground is rough earth, littered with fragments of wood and other debris.