This image depicts an outdoor scene in Abengwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, featuring an adult male near a rudimentary dwelling and a substantial quantity of root vegetables

This image depicts an outdoor scene in Abengwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, featuring an adult male near a rudimentary dwelling and a substantial quantity of root vegetables. **People:** One adult male, dark-skinned, stands in the foreground, positioned slightly right of center. He wears a grey short-sleeved striped collared shirt with two breast pockets, blue trousers, and blue/yellow/brown flip-flops. His right hand holds a dark-bladed machete-like tool, pointed downwards. He faces generally towards the viewer, slightly to his left, with a neutral expression. **Subjects/Objects:** * **Dwelling:** A single-story structure built from rough, light brown mud bricks, located in the middle ground. The roof is thatched with dried palm fronds, partially covered by a blue tarp on the left side, secured by what appears to be rocks or bricks. A doorway, lacking a solid door, is covered by a white, light-colored fabric sheet. Crude white markings or graffiti, including the word "KSUMKA," are visible on the brick wall to the left of the doorway. * **Produce:** A large pile of white, elongated root vegetables, consistent with cassava or manioc, is spread on the dirt ground directly in front of the dwelling, to the left of the man. * **Baskets and Fabric:** Two woven baskets are situated on the ground near the pile of produce. One basket contains some of the root vegetables. The other, partially obscured, holds several pieces of brightly colored, patterned fabric. * **Tools/Equipment:** In addition to the machete held by the man, a long, rough wooden pole leans against the brick wall between the dwelling and the produce. **Environment:** The ground is unpaved earth, appearing dry and compacted, with scattered small debris, dry leaves, and pebbles. The sky above is bright and overcast, suggesting daylight. Minimal green foliage is visible at the extreme top right corner, possibly from a tree.