Dougla Heritage Dance Art Print | Afrocentric Cultural Wall Decor
Dougla Heritage Dance Art Print | Afrocentric Cultural Wall Decor
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By Antionette Simmons Hodges — a painter capturing Black life, history, and joy for 35+ years.
Meet the artist →Art Print: Archival, acid-free Somerset Velvet fine art paper with giclee pigment inks built to last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. The printed image is presented on paper 1” larger in each dimension, with a ½” white border on all sides — ready for framing or matting later.
Framed Print: The archival paper print, hand-assembled into your choice of frame by our framing team and delivered ready to hang — wire, hooks, and nails pre-attached.
Canvas Print: Gallery-wrapped over a solid wood stretcher frame with finished, painted edges. No additional framing needed — ready to hang straight out of the box.
Framed Canvas Print: The gallery-wrapped canvas, set inside an outer frame for a finished, gallery-style presentation. Fully assembled and ready to hang.
"Dance of the Dougla" is the Afro-Caribbean dance art print that honors the beautiful, complex cultural fusion of the Trinidad and Tobago Dougla—people of mixed African and South Asian heritage whose dance traditions weave together two great cultural inheritances into something entirely their own. Antionette Simmons Hodges paints this dancer with the vivid polka dots and expressive brushwork of her cultural portraiture tradition, honoring this specific heritage with the specificity it deserves.
Hodges has spent her career in the Caribbean and among Caribbean diaspora communities, and she brings to this subject the cultural knowledge and genuine affection of an artist who has witnessed what she is painting. The dancer in this piece moves with the particular energy of someone inhabiting a tradition that belongs to them completely—a dance style born from the meeting of African rhythms and South Asian movement vocabulary, synthesized across generations into something that can be traced to its roots while belonging entirely to the present. The deep blues and vivid reds give the painting a theatricality that honors performance as both art and cultural preservation.
Hang "Dance of the Dougla" in a living room, dining room, or any space that celebrates the richness of Caribbean and Afro-Caribbean cultural heritage. A meaningful gift for anyone connected to Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean diaspora, or the broader Afro-Caribbean cultural tradition.
This archival-quality giclée print is produced on premium cotton rag paper with museum-grade inks. Choose your format above — art print, framed print, canvas, or framed canvas — available in 5 sizes from 8"×10" to 24"×30".
Antionette Simmons Hodges honors the full breadth of the African diaspora's cultural inheritance—bring "Dance of the Dougla" home.
Product Details & Legal Information
Materials
We use Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper, a 100% cotton, acid-free, archival-quality paper with a soft, textured surface. This museum-grade paper is engineered to resist fading and deterioration, making it ideal for lasting fine art prints.
Each print is produced using archival giclée ink, a pigment-based ink system known for its superior longevity, depth, and color accuracy.
Each framed fine art print is crafted using the giclée printing method—an advanced, high-resolution inkjet process that produces stunningly accurate reproductions with exceptional color depth and detail. The artwork is printed on heavyweight Somerset fine art paper, made from 100% cotton.
Our stretched canvas prints are made with thick, archival-grade polyester canvas that is pH-neutral and acid-free—designed to resist yellowing over time. The canvas is hand-stretched over solid, warp-resistant wood stretcher bars with rounded, beveled edges. A pre-installed sawtooth hanger on the back ensures your artwork is ready to hang right out of the box.
Our framed stretched canvas prints combine fine art quality with a refined, gallery-style presentation. Each piece is printed on thick, archival-grade poly-cotton canvas that is pH-neutral and acid-free. A black backboard and wire hanger are installed on the reverse, making the piece ready to hang immediately upon arrival.
Framing
This format ships unframed — the print arrives ready for you to frame or mat as you like. Looking for a framed option? Select Framed Print above.
Our framed fine art prints are encased in solid hardwood frames that combine elegance with durability. Each piece includes a kraft paper dust cover backing and arrives ready to hang with a secure wire hanger installed. For clarity and protection, we use optical-grade clear acrylic glazing.
Matting options may be available depending on the piece, offering a refined presentation and added depth.
Available in: Black — 1.25" x 0.875", Gold — 0.875" x 1.125", Espresso — 0.875" x 1.125"
This format ships unframed, gallery-wrapped and ready to hang as-is. Looking for a framed option? Select Framed Canvas Print above.
This premium fine art option features a thick, archival-grade polycotton blend canvas, hand-stretched over 0.75” deep wooden bars for lasting durability and museum-quality presentation, mounted in a modern float frame with a subtle ¼” gap between canvas and frame edge for a sleek, “floating” effect.
Canvas Depth: 0.75"
Style: Modern float frame with a clean, gallery-ready finish
Available in: Gold, Black, Silver, White
Care Instructions
To ensure the longevity of your fine art print, keep it out of direct sunlight, which can cause fading over time. Store and display it in a cool, dry environment to prevent humidity-related damage.
To ensure the longevity of your fine art print, keep it out of direct sunlight, which can cause fading over time. Store and display it in a cool, dry environment to prevent humidity-related damage.
Display indoors, away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, or extreme temperatures. Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, cleaning sprays, or abrasive materials.
Display indoors, away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, or extreme temperatures. Dust regularly using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using water, cleaning sprays, or abrasive materials.
Shipping Info
Prints that are 8×10 inches or smaller are shipped flat in sturdy cardboard stay-flat envelopes. Larger prints are carefully rolled and packaged in kraft mailing tubes to ensure safe delivery. Every order includes a tracking number.
Framed fine art prints are carefully packed using protective corner guards and wrapped securely to prevent damage in transit. We use a spidering method to suspend the frame within the box, ensuring it stays centered and protected. Production time is 3–4 business days.
Stretched canvas prints are made to order and carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery, shipped in a protective box via FedEx or USPS. Orders typically ship within 3–4 business days.
Each framed stretched canvas print is made to order and requires 3–4 business days for production, packaged using the spidering method for secure transit. Ships via ground service through USPS or FedEx.
Returns & Policies
All of our prints are made to order with great care to ensure exceptional quality. As a result, all sales are final. We do not offer cancellations, refunds, or exchanges. Please review your order carefully before completing your purchase.
Artist Rights & Reproduction
© 2025 Antionette Simmons Hodges. All rights reserved.This fine art print is for personal use only. It may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used in any form without the prior written consent of the artist. Purchase does not transfer copyright ownership.