Leo Kongee "Human Blockhead"

In a 5x7 publicity photo, Leo Kongee uses a hammer to bang nails, one bent, into his nose. Kong appeared with the original 1932 Ripley's show at The Century of Progress in Chicago. Kong also did Humen Pincushion. On verso: rubberstamped: H.E. Zimmerman, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO.

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