The Drummer Boy: Buffalo Soldier hair stylist Autumn is a limited edition

Autumn is a limited edition work of art by Keith Mallett of a black mother with angel wings draped in black robes with golden leaves holding her infant child who is wrapped in a golden leaf patterned robe

capturing the rhythm and spirit of the music

Writing letters can briefly take soldiers' minds off the harsh realities of war

Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822

The body of this African walking cane is adorned with zebra

The Drummer Boy: Buffalo Soldier hair stylist Autumn is a limited editionDuring the era of the Buffalo Soldiers, drummer boys were young boys who served as musicians in the military. They were typically between the ages of 10 and 18 and played the drum to communicate signals and commands on the battlefield. The use of drummer boys dates back to early military history and was prevalent in many armies around the world. The primary purpose of the drummers was to relay commands and signals to the soldiers on the battlefield