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A LARGE, Top Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This ungual has exceptional color and patina. Overall an excellect pes ungual. Note - this ungual exbibits the "Pachy twist " (see Pachy ungual differentiation discussion below). No repair or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus ungual. Museum quality. My largest Pachy claw. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP21       SIZE: 2"   

Note - Adding 6 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in February  2025.    Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe bone from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent toe bone. First digit of toe number one which held the "dew claw". Excellent brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. A complete specimen. A top quality, collector's toe bone from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Anzu toe bones are hard to find. 

DA13       Size: 3-7/8"  ;  proximal end:   1-1/8" x 1-1/4"

Note - Adding 14 Anzu wyliei bones & claws in September 2022.   Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe bone from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An EXTRA LARGE, excellent toe bone. Last digit prior to the pes claw. Excellent brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. A complete specimen. A top quality, collector's toe bone from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Anzu toe bones are hard to find. This toe was from a BIG Anzu.

DA14       Size: 2" Length ;  proximal end:   1-3/8" Height  x 1-7/16" Width

Note - Adding 6 Anzu wyliei bones & claws in September 2025.    Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus hand (manus) bone from the late Cretaceous of North America. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete with no damage. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus manus bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see Struthiomimus manus bones. This is a good one!

DS17       SIZE: 1-13/16"   (9/16" wide)

Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

A GEM QUALITY, EXTRA LARGE exceptionally prepared, Phacops speculator trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. You got to love the natural iron mark. There is definitely no paint on this specimen. The compound eyes are exceptionally preserved. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. The BEST!  This is the largest Phacops speculator specimen that I have seen!  Note - specimen weights 2.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM23         Size: 3-1/8"  (1-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Moroccan Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus radius (arm) bone from the late Cretaceous of North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete with no damage. Excellent bone preservation. Some crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus radius bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see a complete Struthiomimus radius bone. They just don't survive.

DS18       SIZE: 11-5/8"   (7/8" wide)

Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

A Top Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This ungual has excellent color and patina. Complete specimen with a very small amount of tip wear. An exceptional pes ungual. Note - this ungual has a strong Pachy twist (see Pachy ungual differentiation discussion below). No repair or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus claw. Museum quality. Note - this claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP24       SIZE: 1-7/16"   

Note - Adding 4 new Pachy unguals in July 2018.       Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei metatarsal (toe) bone from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent toe bone. Excellent brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. A nearly complete specimen. A top quality, collector's toe bone from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Anzu toe bones are hard to find. 

DA12       Size: 4-3/4"  

Note - Adding 14 Anzu wyliei bones & claws in September 2022.   Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Quality Anzu wyliei toe bone (digit 1 - the large digit) from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent toe bone. Excellent brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. A complete specimen with minor natural crushing on one side. A quality, collector's toe bone from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Anzu toe bones are hard to find.

DA16       Size: 3-1/16"  ;  Ends:  1-1/2" & 1-7/8

Note - Adding 7 Anzu wyliei bones & claws in September 2023.   Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Top Quality juvenile Anzu wyliei metatarsal toe bone from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. A September Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent metatarsal bone. Excellent light brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. Incredible bone quality. A complete specimen. No repair or restoration. A top quality, collector's toe bone from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A Museum Quality specimen. Anzu metatarsal toe bones are very hard to find. The BEST!

DA15       Size: 5-11/16"  ;  Ends:  1/2" & 11/16"

Note - Adding 7 Anzu wyliei bones & claws in September 2023.   Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A natural Hoploscaphites brevis ammonite with great preservation of the shell material. The ammonite shell exhibits some natural iridescence. A matrix free specimen. This ammonite is from the upper Cretaceous, Pierre Shale Fm. of So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic display piece.

SD08        Size: 2"

Note - Adding 6 So. Dakota ammonites in August 2025.  -->  Link to So. Dakota Ammonites

An Top Quality Kayserops sp. trilobite. Preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Excellent preservation and condition. Beautifil black shell. Excellent detail in the compound eyes. This specimen is fully exposed on a pedestal of original matrix. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. An incredible amount of preparation was required for this fantastic display piece.

XM38          Size: 2-1/4"   (1-3/8 wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.