The scene is set outdoors in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on reddish-brown, dry compacted earth

The scene is set outdoors in Konongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on reddish-brown, dry compacted earth. The background features sparse, dry vegetation, remnants of what appears to be burnt ground, and a gnarled tree or root system. Eight children and one adult male are present. On the far left, an adult male stands, visible from the waist down, wearing dark jeans and light-colored sneakers. Adjacent to him, a child is partially visible, wearing a light brown skirt and sandals. In the center-left foreground, a child in a yellow t-shirt with "FAMILY TRAVEL" text holds a small red toy airplane extended in his right hand, wearing a pink bracelet on his left wrist. Another child, lying prone in the immediate foreground, is mostly obscured. Towards the center, a group of children gathers around a disturbed area of earth. One child wears a light-colored baseball cap and leans over this area. Another child, wearing a brown shirt with a visible tear on the upper back, crouches near the same spot. Behind them, a child in a dark blue shirt and another with a bald head in a light blue sleeveless top are observing. On the far right, a child in a multi-colored patterned dress or tunic stands looking downwards. In the distant background, a ninth child is vaguely visible seated on a tree root. Children's clothing exhibits varying conditions, including visible wear and soiling. The interactions primarily involve the children focusing on the ground or engaging with the toy.