The image depicts a market scene in Gbeleko, Nigeria, focusing on a display of numerous dried or smoked fish on a rustic wooden surface

The image depicts a market scene in Gbeleko, Nigeria, focusing on a display of numerous dried or smoked fish on a rustic wooden surface. A large pile of dark brown to black fish, predominantly catfish, occupies the center and right side of the frame. The fish exhibit a shriveled, textured appearance, with some curled and others flattened. In the upper right quadrant, a dark-skinned hand, clad in dark denim, holds up a large, dark piece of dried fish, presenting it. In the lower right, another dark-skinned hand interacts with the fish pile, holding a light-colored wooden stick or skewer. This individual wears brightly patterned fabric, featuring yellow and blue designs, on their lower body. To the upper left, a smaller row of similarly dried fish is visible, appearing to be skewered together. Above these, a bright yellow bag rests on the wooden surface, with a rope or string partially visible. The wooden surface itself is composed of weathered planks, showing visible grain and some gaps. The background reveals reddish-brown earth, indicating an outdoor setting, with a glimpse of a green object near the bottom left and a red object below the table's edge.