vintage Bergamot Brass Works belt buckle from 1977, "Chief Joseph" belt buckle

Oval brass belt buckle with a detailed Western scene. Features a cowboy on horseback. This is a vintage Bergamot Brass Works belt buckle from 1977, often referred to as the "Chief Joseph" belt buckle. The buckle features a relief scene of a Native American figure on horseback with arms raised, likely depicting Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé tribe. The back of the buckle often includes a quote from Chief Joseph's historic 1877 surrender speech. The buckle was made in collaboration with Siskiyou Leather Company and Arroyo Grande Leather & Buckle Co. These buckles are considered collectible pieces of American Western history