A young, dark-skinned child stands on a reddish-brown dirt and gravel surface in Lafia, Nigeria

A young, dark-skinned child stands on a reddish-brown dirt and gravel surface in Lafia, Nigeria. The child has braided hair and is clothed in blue shorts with a maroon fabric section tied or wrapped around the right side; the upper torso is bare, displaying an umbilical hernia. The child's right hand is raised, partially obscuring the mouth and nose, while the left hand rests on the hip. A small earring is visible on the left earlobe. The child looks towards the viewer with a subtle facial expression. The ground to the left features a dark, damp patch. In the background, a lighter dirt path and a partial concrete curb are visible. A long, dark shadow extends across the upper portion of the scene. The ambient light is warm and indirect.