The scene depicts an individual engaged in woodworking within an enclosed, rustic structure in Abengwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The scene depicts an individual engaged in woodworking within an enclosed, rustic structure in Abengwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. An adult male is crouched, facing downward, and actively carving a substantial wooden log. He wears a dark long-sleeved shirt or jacket with sleeves rolled up to the forearms, and light-colored trousers. His hands are focused on a tool, likely a knife or chisel, which is being used to shape the log. The ground immediately surrounding him is a dirt or concrete surface, heavily scattered with fresh wood shavings, splinters, and smaller cut pieces of wood, indicative of ongoing manual carving. A rectangular wooden plank and a segment of a blue object are visible among the debris on the floor. The background on the left consists of a rough, discolored wall, possibly of mud or plaster construction, showing irregular textures and staining. To the right, a bright light source streams in through a doorway constructed of vertical wooden planks, illuminating the workspace and casting shadows.