Tribal badge (5)

I believe the answer is:

totem

(Other definitions for totem that I've seen before include "Idol" , "Symbolic object with ritualistic associations" , "family emblem" , "Natural emblem of spiritual significance" , "Symbol, emblem" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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