Very little is known of the Sissipahaw, aside from a few notes in history.
Archaeological evidence from Alamance County indicates that the Sissipahaw, much like the Shakori, lived in wigwam-like structures, farmed corn and beans, and hunted the woods for turkey, venison, and bear.
Boys and girls also underwent a puberty ritual called husquenawing before entering adulthood where they were given toxic herbs and little food.
The tribe was closely connected with the Shakori, of which they may have been a band or closely related and allied tribe.
Their animal sign is the bear.
Very little is known of the Sissipahaw, aside from a few notes in history. Archaeological evidence from Alamance County indicates that the Sissipahaw, much like the Shakori, lived in wigwam-like structures, farmed corn and beans, and hunted the woods for turkey, venison, and bear. Boys and girls also underwent a puberty ritual called husquenawing before entering adulthood where they were given toxic herbs and little food. The tribe was closely connected with the Shakori, of which they may have been a band or closely related and allied tribe. Their animal sign is the bear.
Sissipahaw