Dahomey Warrior Artist Edition Boxy Tee | Art Is Power Vol. I
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Art Is Power Vol. I — Dahomey Warrior Artist Edition Boxy Tee
Original artwork by Antionette Simmons Hodges. Designed for collectors, art lovers, and those who believe art belongs beyond the gallery wall.
About the Artwork
The Agojie were the elite all-female military regiment of the Kingdom of Dahomey, in what is now the Republic of Benin. Trained from childhood to be the king's fiercest warriors, they were feared across West Africa — disciplined, lethal, and sovereign. They were not a footnote. They were the army. Their legacy was buried by colonial erasure and has been reclaimed, piece by piece, by those who refused to let it disappear.
Antionette Simmons Hodges painted this warrior with heraldic reverence — a portrait framed in gold art deco, regal and commanding, the way you frame something whose importance cannot be overstated. This is for everyone who carries that energy. That lineage. That refusal to be diminished.
Printed in rich matte DTG ink on heavyweight 6 oz Airlume combed ring-spun cotton. The print feels embedded, not applied. The garment feels premium because it is.
Available in: Black · Toast · Natural
Sizing
Intentionally oversized and boxy — dropped shoulder, relaxed fit, made to drape. Size down for a more fitted look. True to size or up for volume.
- S — chest 36–38"
- M — chest 38–42"
- L — chest 42–46"
- XL — chest 46–50"
- 2XL — chest 50–54"
- 3XL — chest 54–58"
Unisex. 6 oz heavyweight cotton. Matte DTG finish. Free U.S. shipping.
Art Is Power Vol. I is a wearable archive — a collection honoring the artists, warriors, and thinkers who shaped Black creative life. Use code ARTISPOWER20 for 20% off through Juneteenth.
About the Artist
Antionette Simmons Hodges is a celebrated artist whose vibrant, culturally rich work draws from rural life, jazz, and family. After 30 years in art education, she now paints full-time. An active member of Black Artists of D.C., her work has been exhibited globally and explores the depth and beauty of Black culture and identity.
Artist Rights & Reproduction
© 2026 Antionette Simmons Hodges. All rights reserved.All artworks are the original creations of Antionette Simmons Hodges and are protected under U.S. and international copyright law. Purchasing an original painting does not transfer the rights to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of the image.
The artist retains all rights to the artwork, including the right to reproduce the image for prints, marketing, and promotional purposes, unless a separate licensing agreement is made in writing.
Collectors may display the artwork in their personal or commercial spaces but may not reproduce or resell the image in any form.
Free shipping included on every order
Fit Guide
This tee is intentionally oversized and boxy — the dropped shoulders and relaxed silhouette are part of the design.
Full Size Chart
| Size | Chest | Length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34–36" | 26" | 8" |
| S | 36–38" | 27" | 8.5" |
| M | 38–42" | 28" | 9" |
| L | 42–46" | 29" | 9.5" |
| XL | 46–50" | 30" | 10" |
| 2XL | 50–54" | 31" | 10.5" |
| 3XL | 54–58" | 32" | 11" |
Measurements are of the garment laid flat. All measurements in inches.
About This Design
Dahomey Warrior Tee Long before the world learned the word Agojie, the warrior women of the Kingdom of Dahomey were feared across West Africa. Elite fighters, trained from childhood, sworn to protect the king — they were called Mino, which means Our Mothers in Fon. Antionette Simmons Hodges framed this portrait in gold art deco architecture, giving the subject the grandeur she is owed. Fierce, sovereign, and radiantly powerful. This design is for Black women who already know they descend from warriors — and for everyone else who needs to be reminded.
The Artist
Antionette Simmons Hodges
A Maryland-based painter and retired Washington D.C. art educator with over 35 years of work honoring the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black life. Her signature style — bold color, stylized form, and deeply human subject matter — translates to the garment the way great art always should: it stops you.
Meet the artist →Care Instructions for Your Print
DTG-printed garments need a little extra care to keep the artwork looking sharp for years.
- Wash inside out — always
- Cold water only — warm and hot water fade DTG prints
- Gentle or delicate cycle
- No bleach or fabric softener — both degrade the ink
- Tumble dry low, or hang to dry for best results
- Do not iron directly on the print
- Do not dry clean
Treated well, your print will hold its depth and detail wash after wash.
More from Art Is Power Vol. I
Free shipping included on every order
Fit Guide
This tee is intentionally oversized and boxy — the dropped shoulders and relaxed silhouette are part of the design.
Full Size Chart
| Size | Chest | Length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34–36" | 26" | 8" |
| S | 36–38" | 27" | 8.5" |
| M | 38–42" | 28" | 9" |
| L | 42–46" | 29" | 9.5" |
| XL | 46–50" | 30" | 10" |
| 2XL | 50–54" | 31" | 10.5" |
| 3XL | 54–58" | 32" | 11" |
Measurements are of the garment laid flat. All measurements in inches.
About This Design
Dahomey Warrior Tee Long before the world learned the word Agojie, the warrior women of the Kingdom of Dahomey were feared across West Africa. Elite fighters, trained from childhood, sworn to protect the king — they were called Mino, which means Our Mothers in Fon. Antionette Simmons Hodges framed this portrait in gold art deco architecture, giving the subject the grandeur she is owed. Fierce, sovereign, and radiantly powerful. This design is for Black women who already know they descend from warriors — and for everyone else who needs to be reminded.
The Artist
Antionette Simmons Hodges
A Maryland-based painter and retired Washington D.C. art educator with over 35 years of work honoring the beauty, strength, and resilience of Black life. Her signature style — bold color, stylized form, and deeply human subject matter — translates to the garment the way great art always should: it stops you.
Meet the artist →Care Instructions for Your Print
DTG-printed garments need a little extra care to keep the artwork looking sharp for years.
- Wash inside out — always
- Cold water only — warm and hot water fade DTG prints
- Gentle or delicate cycle
- No bleach or fabric softener — both degrade the ink
- Tumble dry low, or hang to dry for best results
- Do not iron directly on the print
- Do not dry clean
Treated well, your print will hold its depth and detail wash after wash.
More from Art Is Power Vol. I