The origins of the mokorotlo are unclear. A similarly shaped hat, called a toedang, was commonly worn by the Cape Malays, who are descendants of slaves from the East Indies. … See more

The Sotho display the mokorotlo in their homes, indicating that they uphold the customs and acknowledge their bonds with their See more

Other warfare rituals, songs and poems go by the generic name of mokorotlo. It is also noted that mokorotlo refers to the traditional male dance performed by male initiates and elders. See more