A dark-skinned adult human hand is depicted in a close-up, top-down view, resting in the open palm in Adankolo, Nigeria

A dark-skinned adult human hand is depicted in a close-up, top-down view, resting in the open palm in Adankolo, Nigeria. The hand holds a rectangular, dark grey to black solid object, approximately 4-5 cm in length, with an irregular fracture on one end. Its visible surface is rough and mottled, displaying numerous small, light-colored flecks, consistent with mineral or metallic inclusions. A plain, gold-colored band ring is worn on the ring finger. Subtle purple discoloration is present along the skin creases of the fingers. The background is out of focus, featuring light, indeterminate tones.