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.
- Edmontosaurus - Chevron$725.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens caudal (tail) vertebra "chevron" from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The chevron is the appendage that resides below the tail vertebra that provides structure to the base of the tail. Chevron bones rarely survive and this one is 95% complete - rare! Bone quality is excellent and heavy. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm.,Harding Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus chevron bone. Authenticity guaranteed.
DH66 SIZE: 9-3/8" (length)
Note - Adding 21 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Metacarpal$725.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens metacarpal from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The metacarpal is the first and largest bone in the hand. Excellent bone quality. Minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus metacarpal bone. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Shipping weight is 1.6 pounds. International customers will pay a supplemental shipping charge.
DH47b SIZE: 11-1/4" (length) 2-1/4" (width at ends)
Note - Adding 21Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Metacarpal$725.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens metacarpal from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The metacarpal is the first and largest bone in the hand. Excellent bone quality. Crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus metacarpal bone. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Shipping weight is 1.6 pounds. International customers will pay a supplemental shipping charge.
DH47 SIZE: 12-1/4" (length) 2-1/2" (width at ends)
Note - Adding 21Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Manus Ungual$725.00
A rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hand claw (manus ungual) from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. They were mainly bipedal, but could walk on all four legs in search of food. As noted by the front leg size difference, Edmontosaurus could put little weight on them. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus manus ungual. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Edmontosaurus carpal bones and unguals are very scarce. I rarely see them. This specimen is exceptional.
DH45 SIZE: 2-5/8" (length) 1-7/8" (width)
Note - Adding 21Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Pes Ungual$725.00
A Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens foot claw (pes ungual) from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Lance Creek formation. Some crack fill. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus pes ungual. Authenticity guaranteed.
DH43 SIZE: 3-3/8" (length) 3-1/8" (width)
Note - Adding 21Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Frill Section$725.00
A LARGE, Top Quality, Triceratops horridus frill section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A September Fossil of the Month. 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 exceptional detail preserved. Excellent color and patina. 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 Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This frill section is from the bottom of the frill near the neck and is extra thick and heavy. This section weighs approx. 3 lbs and international order will require a shipping supplement.
DC41 SIZE: 6" Wide x 5-5/8" High x 2-1/4" Thick
Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in September 2025. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Nanosaurus agilis - Jurassic$725.00
A very rare Top Quality, Nanosaurus agilis hand claw (manus claw) and digit. Nanosaurus is a Jurassic neornithischian dinosaur. It grew about 7 feet in length, and its name means "dwarf lazard". This Ornitholestes hand claw measures 1-1/4". Highest quality bone. Great rich black - brown color. Excellent overall condition. Small tip restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Como Bluff Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic specimen! Note - A Riker frame is included.
DL44 SIZE: 1-3/4" (claw+ digit) ; claw = 1-1/4" ; digit = 5/8"
Note - Adding 7 Jurassic dinosaur claw fossils in February 2026 Link to Dinosaur claws
Learn More - Camarasaurus - Vertebra$695.00
A late Jurassic Camarasaurus caudual vertebra from the Morrison Fm. Camarasaurus was a mid- sized Jurassic sauropod.. Light brown gray color with a gray patina. Good bone quality. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Shipping weight is 10 lbs. This item is not eligible for free shipping. UPS shipping is recommended.
BC05 SIZE: 7-1/2" wide x 7-1/2" height x 4" length
Note - Adding 10 Jurassic dinosaur limb bones in April 2024. Link to Sauropod Bones
Learn More - Camarasaurus - Vertebra$695.00
A late Jurassic Camarasaurus caudual vertebra from the Morrison Fm. Camarasaurus was a mid- sized Jurassic sauropod.. Light gray color and patina. Very good bone quality. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Shipping weight is 12 lbs. This item is not eligible for free shipping. UPS shipping is recommended.
BC04 SIZE: 5-1/2" wide x 8" height x 4-1/4" length
Note - Adding 10 Jurassic dinosaur limb bones in April 2024. Link to Sauropod Bones
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Metatarsal$695.00
A Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens metatarsal bone from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The metarsals were the largest toe bones. This bone is metatarsal VI from toe 4 from the right foot. Bone quality is excellent. Minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus metatarsal bone. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - specimen weighs 2.7 lbs and will require supplemental postage for international order.
DH49 SIZE: 8-1/4" length x 4" wide
Note - Adding 21 Edmontosaurus bones in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$695.00
A LARGE, High Quality Ankylosaurus 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 Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm. I do not see large ostederms very often.
DK26 SIZE: 5" x 4-1/2" x 5/8"
Note - Adding 7 new Ankylosaurus - Nodosaur osteoderms in August 2025. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Pes Claw$695.00
A rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus foot (pes) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. A large 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. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete with no damage. Excellent bone preservation. One crack. No 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. Specimen comes with a Riker display case.
DS13 SIZE: 2-1/4" (Proximal end: 15/16" height x 3/4" wide)
Note - Adding 5 Struthiomimus claws in November 2025. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
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