This image depicts a large volume of unprocessed yams, identified as *Dioscorea* species, stacked in multiple mounds within what appears to be an open-air market or storage facility in Tataura, Nigeria

This image depicts a large volume of unprocessed yams, identified as *Dioscorea* species, stacked in multiple mounds within what appears to be an open-air market or storage facility in Tataura, Nigeria. The yams are predominantly oblong to cylindrical in shape, exhibiting rough, brownish-grey skin textures with visible dirt and residual root matter. They are arranged in dense, overlapping piles that occupy the majority of the foreground and midground. In the blurred background, indistinct human figures are visible alongside light-colored sacks or bundles, suggesting active commerce or preparation. A vertical structural element, possibly a pillar supporting a canopy, is partially visible on the upper left, and a segment of blue fabric, likely clothing, is present on the far right. The scene is illuminated evenly, consistent with natural light in an outdoor or semi-enclosed setting.