Big currency from Africa -- Zaire?

[Bill M]

Found this in a little antique shop in Berkeley California. The seller only knew that it had a small tag on it that said "Zaire Currency."

I had seen one like it in a Tirbal Art Gallery, but did not ask questions.

Anyhow, here it is for your comments. It is huge, 56" long and that is 142.24 centimeters. 8 inches wide.

Would sure like to know more about it.