Clan symbol (5)
I believe the answer is:
totem
'clan symbol' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for totem that I've seen before include "Object adopted by N American Indians as emblem" , "Natural thing adopted as an emblem" , "This pole is carved and painted by N American Indians" , "Spiritually significant item" , "Image representing tribe" .)