An African man is shown sitting on a stump, working on a wood carving. He wears sandals, dark trousers, and a patterned black jacket. He uses a mallet and chisel to shape the wood. The stump he sits on is covered with wood shavings, and several finished wood carvings are displayed around him. Behind him, a tent-like structure is visible, adorned with colorful tapestries and filled with various goods. The ground is paved with tiles.