Tribal emblem (5,4)
'tribal emblem' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for totem that I've seen before include "Thing of veneration (on a pole?)" , "Animal as emblem" , "Tribal symbol (maybe on pole)" , "symbol of spiritual significance" , "token" .)
(Other definitions for totem pole that I've seen before include "Focus of dance" , "Symbol revered by native Americans" , "Native American tribal symbol" , "clan emblem" , "carved column" .)