This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2021
Portrait of Mianko Karoo the Congo Giant. York, PA: Sword Bros., ca. 1885. Full-length portrait of the tattooed Native American exhibited by Barnum as a “congo giant,” one arm outstretched over the man beside him. Printed photographer’s mount. Penciled notations on verso, possibly including Karoo’s autograph, list his data: “Age 19 yrs. Height 8 ft. 3 ¼ ins. Weight 337 ½ lbs.”