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A large, stylized metal sculpture of a woman reading a book kneels prominently in an outdoor paved area at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Nigeria
MomentA large, stylized metal sculpture of a woman reading a book kneels prominently in an outdoor paved area at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Nigeria. The sculpture, rendered in a dull green metallic finish suggesting oxidized bronze or painted metal, depicts a figure with segmented and perforated components forming her body, head, and the book she holds. Her head, turned slightly to her right, features large, round glasses, a prominent nose, and stylized lips. Her hair is intricately textured with numerous small, metallic cylindrical pieces gathered into a bun. She holds an open, equally metallic book with both hands in front of her chest. Her kneeling posture positions her legs beneath her, with feet visible at the base. The ground beneath the sculpture is paved with interlocking concrete pavers featuring a quatrefoil-like pattern, in shades of light tan and reddish-brown. A narrow, reddish-pink concrete strip runs diagonally from the lower right towards the base of the sculpture. Strong sunlight from the upper right casts a clear shadow of the sculpture onto the paving to its left. Behind the sculpture, a meticulously trimmed green hedge runs horizontally. Beyond the hedge, a utility area contains several pieces of equipment, including a light-colored rectangular box with a yellow "DANGER" warning sign and a lightning bolt symbol, and an open, grey metal cabinet revealing internal machinery. Various black cables are visible, running from this equipment and ascending towards the background building. A white vertical pole stands between the hedge and the building. The background is dominated by a modern, multi-story building constructed with large, light-beige or off-white rectangular facade panels. Sections of the building recede or project, and some black cables are visible descending from higher parts of the structure. Vents or thin windows are present in the upper sections of the building. The sky above the building, particularly to the left, is clear and light blue.
