Authentic Dinosaur Bones
Authentic Dinosaur Bones from Cretaceous and Jurassic Formations
Authentic dinosaur bones from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods are legally collected from private land sites across the northwestern United States and Morocco. Each specimen is carefully selected for quality and preservation, ensuring collectors receive only the finest fossil material. These authentic dinosaur bones represent millions of years of natural history, preserved in exceptional condition.
Well-mineralized and structurally sound, every piece in this collection is guaranteed genuine. Sourced exclusively from private lands, these specimens meet the highest legal and ethical collection standards. Whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned collector, authenticity and provenance are fully assured on every fossil.
FAQs — Authentic Dinosaur Bones
What makes dinosaur bones authentic? Authentic dinosaur bones are original fossilized remains that have not been reconstructed, cast, or artificially fabricated. Genuine specimens exhibit natural mineralization, original bone surface texture, and verifiable provenance. Every authentic dinosaur bone sold here includes a written guarantee of authenticity.
Where are these authentic dinosaur bones collected? These authentic dinosaur bones are legally collected from private lands in the northwestern United States and Morocco. Both regions are well-documented sources of Cretaceous and Jurassic theropod and sauropod remains, and all specimens are acquired in compliance with applicable laws.
What is the difference between authentic dinosaur bones and replicas? Authentic dinosaur bones are the original fossilized skeletal remains of prehistoric animals, whereas replicas are casts or reproductions molded from real specimens. Only original fossils carry scientific provenance value and are appreciated as genuine prehistoric artifacts in the collector market.
How are authentic dinosaur bones prepared for sale? Authentic dinosaur bones are cleaned, consolidated, and prepared by professional fossil technicians. This process removes the surrounding matrix while preserving the original bone surface detail, leaving each specimen structurally stable and ready for display or scientific study.
Are Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaur bones rare on the collector market? High-quality, authenticated Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaur bones are relatively uncommon. Availability depends on active, legally permitted excavation from private land sites in the US and Morocco, and each specimen offered represents a carefully evaluated selection.
Can authentic dinosaur bones be legally resold? Yes. Authentic dinosaur bones legally collected from private land in the United States or abroad can generally be resold. Full provenance documentation accompanies every piece, supporting future transactions and confirming the specimen's legal origin.
- Ankylosaur osteoderm$425.00
A Top Quality Ankylosaur osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurus and Denversaurus, a Nodosaur, were the two Ankylosaurs present in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek Formations. A complete body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaur. The bone is exceptional quality with excellent color and patina. No hydrations cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm. I do not see top quality ostederms very often.
DK29 SIZE: 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" Height of keel = 3/4"
Note - Adding 7 new Ankylosaur osteoderms in August 2025. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Ankylosaurid osteoderm - Canada$395.00
A Top Quality Ankylosaurid osteoderm (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Ankylosaurids had their body covered with this bony armor. A body osteoderm section from a juvenile Ankylosaurid . The bone is excellent quality with excellent color and patina. It has an excellent keel like design and is very thick. Some crack fill.. Legally collected on private land in the Horseshoe Canyon Fm., Alberta, Canada. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm. Disposition number 000028-0000029.
DK21c SIZE: 3-5/8" x 2-1/2" x 1-1/8" Height
Note - Adding 7 Ankylosaur osteoderms in August 2025. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Triceratops Epoccipital$395.00
A rare, Top Quality Triceratops horridus epoccipital (frill ornament) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This epoccipital has excellent detail preserved and great color / patina. The epoccipitals were triangular bone ornaments that lined the top of the frill. The young Triceratops had narrow and tall epoccipitals, older juvenile Triceratops had low and wide epoccipitals, and adult Triceratops no longer had this ornament. You can see this epoccipital is wide which is a characteristic of an older juvenile Triceratops. Some crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DC63 SIZE: 1-7/8" Wide x 1-1/4" Height
Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in September 2025. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Ornitholestes sp. - Jurassic$395.00
A very rare Top Quality, Ornitholestes sp. toe claw (pes claw). Ornitholestes is a Jurassic raptor-like dinosaur. It grew about 8 feet in length, and its name means "bird robber". This Ornitholestes toe claw measures 3/4". Highest quality bone. Great rich black - brown color. Exceptional overall condition. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Como Bluff, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic specimen! Note - A Gem jar frame is included.
DL48 SIZE: 3/4"
Note - Adding 7 Jurassic dinosaur claw fossils in February 2026 Link to Dinosaur claws
Learn More - Jurassic Dinosaur Bone$350.00
An excellent polished Jurassic dinosaur bone section from the Morrison Formation, Grand Co., Utah. The bone is fully agatized, and the top section is polished showing the intricate cell structure. Fantastic color. Legally collected on private land. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - this item weighs 1.9 lbs. and international supplemental postage is required.
UT01 SIZE: 3" x 2-1/4" x 2-1/2" Length
Learn More - Ankylosaur osteoderm - Zuul$350.00
A Top Quality Zuul crurivastator, an Ankylosaur, osteoderm or scute (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of North America. The Campanian age Ankylosaurs grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. An excellent raised keell. A complete scute from an Ankylosaur with some crack fill. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Havre, Montana. Discovered in 2016. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm.
DK30 SIZE: 2-5/8" x 1-7/8" Height of Keel = 7/8"
Note - Adding 7 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur scutes in August 2025. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Toe Bone$350.00
An EXTRA LARGE, High Quality Edmontosaurus annectens toe bone from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This bone is phalanx 1 or 2 of toe 3 (the center & largest toe). Bone quality is good. Some crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus carpal bone. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a massive toe bone. Larger than a T. rex toe bone Note - This items weighs 1.3 pounds and an international shipping surcharge may be applied to the "free shipping" offer.
DH50 SIZE: 5-5/8" wide x 3-1/4" height
Note - Adding 19 Edmontosaurus bones in May 2026. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Frill Section$325.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus frill section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation which is known for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. This is a great frill section with excellent detail preserved. You can see all of the natural blood grooves across the surface of the frill. No repair or restoration. 100% natural specimen. Legally collected on private land in Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DC43 SIZE: 4-1/2" Wide x 2-3/4" High x 1-3/16" Thick
Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in September 2025. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Toe Bone$295.00
A Top Quality Struthiomimus altus toe 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. This toe bone is complete with 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 toe bone. Authenticity guaranteed.
DS07 SIZE: 2-5/16" (length) x 1-1/4" (height)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Pes Claw$285.00
A rare GEM Quality Struthiomimus altus foot (pes) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. An infant Struthiomimus claw. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. Exceptional 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 pes claw bone. Authenticity guaranteed. A special baby claw.
DS15 SIZE: 3/4" (1/4" wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Toe Bone$275.00
A Top Quality Struthiomimus altus toe 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. This toe bone is complete with excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus toe bone. Authenticity guaranteed.
DS05 SIZE: 2-3/8" (length) x 1-1/8" (wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus$250.00
A Top Quality Struthiomimus altus toe bone (from toe II) 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. This toe bone is complete with 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 toe bone. Authenticity guaranteed.
DS06 SIZE: 2" (length) (15/16" x 1" wide)
Note - Adding 14 Struthiomimus bones & claws in December 2021. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
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