Venerated symbol (5)
I believe the answer is:
totem
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">venerated symbol</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for totem that I've seen before include "emblem of tribe?" , "symbol of spiritual significance" , "This pole is carved and painted by N American Indians" , "Revered symbol" , "Pole used in ritual" .)