Ancient African artifact (6)

I believe the answer is:

scarab

(Other definitions for scarab that I've seen before include "Sacred beetle of Eygpt" , "Large dark beetle" , "Dung beetle - ancient Egyptian cut gem" , "Large dung beetle" , "Old abuse" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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