Woodcarver Shaping Limewood on Cafe Table

Soft overcast light from a window washes a wooden cafe table in Kisangani, illuminating a block of pale limewood resting on a woven mat. A woodcarver's hands hold a chisel, pressing into the wood grain to rough out a figure. Shavings curl from the block, catching the muted glow. The floor beneath reflects the gray sky through the window, showing a calm, monsoon-soaked afternoon. Dust motes hover in the air, suspended above the workspace. The wood's texture is rough and fibrous, against the smooth, worn surface of the table. A small pile of shavings gathers near the carver's elbow, marking the progress of the work. The scene remains quiet and focused, with no other movement visible in the frame.