Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation
Juried Artist since 2014

Shirly Hook serves on the Koasek Council of Chiefs, a former member of the Vermont Commission for Native American Affairs, an author, and artist. Having grown with up two strong role models, her mother and grandmother, Shirly started sewing at a very young age.
As an adult, she started making rattles, leather pouches, jewelry and “something out of nothing.” She taught herself how to make traditional rattles, made with rawhide and whatever type of wood or branches are available. She has been marketing her art for more than 40 years.
Her recent book My Bring Up recounts stories from her childhood.
Artist Statement
I am a self-taught artist, learning my skills from my mother and grandmother. I have been producing and selling my art for about 40 years. I prefer using natural or recycled materials in my work.
Contact
Phone: (802) 728-3619
Email: shirly480@gmail.com

Rattle Fetish Necklace
Exhibits
2019
Vermont Arts Council. Montpelier, VT.
2016
Parley and Protocol: Abenaki Diplomacy Past and Present. Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Farmington, PA.
2015
Parley and Protocol: Abenaki Diplomacy Past and Present. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Vergennes, VT.
2014
Traditional Sources, Contemporary Visions – Invitational Group Art Exhibit. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT
Publications
My Bring Up. 2019.
Affiliations
Vermont Abenaki Artists Association