This is a black and white engraving depicting a man playing a musical instrument. The man is dark-skinned, muscular, and appears to be nude except for a short skirt or loincloth around his waist. He is standing on a wavy ground, possibly representing water or sand. He is holding a large, curved instrument with both hands, bringing it up towards his mouth as if playing it. The instrument has a wide, bell-like opening. In the background, there is a simple landscape with a few hills or mountains. The style of the engraving is detailed and somewhat stylized, typical of historical illustrations. The image is labeled 'Instrumento Affricano' at the bottom, indicating that the instrument is of African origin. There are Roman numerals 'XCI' and '198' in the corners of the image.