Traditional goat head preparation documented in Yelwa, Nigeria

A man, shirtless and wearing blue shorts, sits outside in a dry, dusty environment. He holds a knife to the severed head of a goat or ram with large horns. The animal's head rests on a green plastic stool positioned above a container holding charcoal and what appear to be cooked remains. There is a small blue object on the ground. The location is Yelwa, Nigeria.

A shirtless man in blue shorts sits outdoors next to a metal container holding what appears to be a goat's head. The goat head is singed and appears to have been burned. The container contains charcoal. This scene is potentially located in Yelwa, Nigeria.

A young man with dark skin wearing blue shorts and sandals is squatting next to a metal cooking stand. The stand has a round, bowl-shaped top filled with charcoal and a charred goat head. There is a large black plastic bucket next to the stand. The man is using a spatula to move the goat head. Behind him is a dirt yard and a partially visible building. Smoke rises from the charcoal. There are several pairs of children's sandals scattered on the ground. He is smiling at the camera and pointing.

A man is using a large knife to sear a goat head with a section of its scalp removed over a metal brazier full of hot charcoal. The goat head is black and burned, with visible teeth. A large, steaming plastic bucket sits next to the brazier, and the scene is set on a dirt surface with scattered pebbles and debris. The man is wearing light shorts and sandals.