Pukaea — wooden trumpet The picture shows a smaller example of the Māori musical instrument. Pukaea were used to announce relay signals at times of conflict and were also used to announce the rituals associated with the planting of kumara (sweet potato) and other crops. Listen: pukaea11 Richard and Hirini Melbourne (Nelson Mail) By web-admin | June 5, 2013 | Flute instruments, Taonga pūoro | ← Putatara — conch trumpet Koauau Maire — wooden flute →