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Josephine Baker in the film "Siren Of The Tropics" (1927).

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Three-knife hairpin 三刀簪 (one for the country, one for the family, and one for oneself) was a popular headpiece among women in the city of Fuzhou, Fujian province.

Also known as "Three Hairpins” it consists of three small swords worn like hairpins, mostly made out of silver or white copper, and engraved with patterns.

There are various theories about the origin of the Three-Knife hairpin. The most popular one claims that it evolved from small sharp weapons worn by women during the Ming Dynasty in order to defend themselves against Japanese pirates raiding China’s coastline, by killing their enemies, or even committing suicide.

In June 2024, the three knives were selected as an intangible cultural heritage of Fuzhou, and more people became aware of this traditional clothing culture.

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Incredible INDEED❗️

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Thank you @blacktouch007 and everyone who got me to 10 reblogs!

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Thank you @72reptilian and everyone who got me to 5 reblogs!

[the-blueprint]

We're definitely in good hands

[epeba]

BALLERINA GIRL(S) | 1937

The American Negro Ballet Company formed in 1934 under the auspices of Eugene Von Grona, a German immigrant. Originally composed of thirty African-American jazz dancers, the company focused on serious modern dance.

via @jcapeverde

[anticoquette]

rest in peace to ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince 🩰

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IG: nique_miller

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Enviado por: Antonio

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La rana perfecta

[theballetblog]

“While only 5'2”, she fills a room like symphony orchestra music,“ Delman writes of Copeland. “Her beauty is matched by her enthusiasm, elegance, polish, and dedication to her art. With every step she epitomizes grace.” Misty Copeland Photos by Gregg Delman

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Lena Horne singing "Ain't It the Truth" in a deleted scene from "Cabin in the Sky", 1943 😍🫧😍🫧😍

This scene was cut because according to Lena the "image of a black woman in a bubble bath was feared to be too risqué at the time"

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Shaina West aka The Samurider

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