Birchbark scrolls

Birchbark scrolls are ancient writing materials made by inscribing messages onto strips of tree bark, typically from the birch tree. Used historically by Indigenous peoples of North America, these scrolls are created by carefully peeling and flattening the bark, then inscribing symbols or stories with ink or carving tools. Once completed, the strips are often rolled or folded for storage and transport. These scrolls served as cultural texts, record-keeping, or informal communication, offering valuable insights into the history, language, and traditions of the communities that used them.