The scene depicts three children on reddish-brown dirt ground in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

The scene depicts three children on reddish-brown dirt ground in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. A wooden Mancala board, containing numerous small, light green pieces in its pits, is centrally positioned. An older boy, approximately 5-8 years old, wearing a worn blue long-sleeved shirt, sits cross-legged to the left, looking forward with an open mouth. An infant or toddler, approximately 1-2 years old, in a blue and yellow patterned top, is on hands and knees directly in front of the older boy, smiling towards the viewer. To the right, an older child, approximately 6-10 years old, in a dark top and pants, sits barefoot, facing the game board and other children. A light-colored, C-shaped object is on the ground near the right child's knee. The background consists of the same reddish-brown earth, with a thin, dark, vertical element visible on the far right.