Dinosaur Claws

A rare, Top Quality, LARGE Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. A December 2019 Fossil of the Month. Anzu is an extra large oviraptor and referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". This is an exceptional manus claw. Highest quality bone with rich red-brown color & tan and exceptional patina. Fantastic natural color! This specimen has incredible perservation with exceptional surfaces - no nicks or wear with minor pitting on the proximal end only - superb surface articulation! There is minimal professional restoration by George Heslep of Heslep Fossils to the tip of the claw which is typical for a big Anzu wyliei manus claw. An incredible quality, collector's claw from one of my favorite collecting sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyliei claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana.  Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. One of the finest Anzu claws that I have seen and one of my favorites! Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA05       Size: 3-3/16" (always straightline) (Note - 1-5/8" height at the proximal end!)

 Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A TOP QUALITY, LARGE Spinosaurus aegyptiacus hand (manus) claw from the Kem-Kem region of Morocco. An exceptional manus claw. No break. No cracks. All original. Excellent rich tan & red colors. Exceptional surface - no pitting, nicks or wear! Note - the claw has a mild bend which is a little distortion from burial in the surrounding sediment. Definitely no restoration. All natural. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. One of the finest quality manus claws that I have seen. Check out our selection of top quality Spinosaurus claws! Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - a Riker frame will be included.

M1247      Size: 3-9/16"  (straightline)  

A rare, Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent pes claw specimen. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has very good perservation - no pitting, nicks. There is some professional restoration which is typical for a big Anzu wyliei pes claw. The very top of the proximal edge has some repair and one cracked was filled (see photo). A high quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyleii description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyliei claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Maximum size. Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA02       Size: 3-1/4" (always straightline) (Note - 1-5/16" height at the proximal end!)

 Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. A July Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An exceptional pes claw. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting or nicks or wear. The proximal end surface is phenominal - perfect preservation. The preservation doesn't get any better. One crack was stabilzed. No repair or restoration. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Found at one my favorite sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  Note - a Riker frame will be included. Best of the Best!

DA03       Size: 2-3/4" (straightline)    

Note - Adding five Anzu wyliei claws in July 2020.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent pes claw. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting or nicks with just wear on the proximal end surface. No repair or restoration. A top quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Found at one my favorite sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  Note - a Riker frame will be included. 

DA04       Size: 1-7/8" (straightline)    

Note - Adding five Anzu wyliei claws in July 2020.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hoof core (toe or pes ungual) from the late Cretaceous of North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is a toe hoof core from a massive Edmontosaurus. It is from the center toe - toe III. The largest one that I have seen! The Edmontosaurus was bipedal and had much larger feet relative to hands. Bone quality is excellent. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dawson Co. Montana. A rare collector's quality Edmontosaurus pes hoof core.  Authenticity guaranteed. These hoof cores are always very difficult to find! Weighs more than 1.5 pounds.

DH42        SIZE: 4-3/4" x  5-1/2"  (wide)  &  2-3/8" (thick)

Note - Adding 7 Edmontosaurus toe bones / claws in August 2021.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A rare, High Quality Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Very gracile (thin width), and you can see the characteristic Anzu "trigger" rise at the top of the proximal end. Note - both the very proximal end and very tip are missing. And there was a break in center. A high quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Found at one my favorite sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  Note - a Riker frame will be included. These hand claws are ulta rare.

DA06       Size: 2" (straightline)    

Note - Adding five Anzu wyliei claws in July 2020.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent pes claw. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Note - the tip was professsionally restored which is typical for most Hell Creek claws. A high quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Found in 2014 in one my favorite sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA08       Size: 1-3/8" (straightline)    On HOLD

Note - Adding five Anzu wyliei claws in July 2020.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

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 and well preserved with slight tip wear. Overall an exceptional pes ungual. Note - this ungual has 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 claw. Museum quality. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DP22       SIZE: 1-7/8"   

Note - Adding 4 new Pachy unguals in July 2018.       Link to Pachy 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 hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw without proximal end. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Note - the proximal end of this claw is missing which happens to many Hell Creek claws. A high quality, collector's claw from the Hell Creek of Montana. Note - 2014 Anzu wyliei description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyleii claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.  Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA07       Size: 2-5/8" (straightline)   

Note - Adding five Anzu wyliei claws in July 2020.      Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A rare, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hoof core (hand or 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. This is a hand hoof core which are difficult to find. The Edmontosaurus was bipedal and had much smaller hands relative to feet. Bone quality is excellent. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. A rare collector's quality Edmontosaurus manus hoof core.  Authenticity guaranteed. These hoof cores are always very difficult to find!

DH44        SIZE: 2-11/16" x 1-3/4"  (wide)    

Note - Adding 7 Edmontosaurus toe bones / claws in August 2021.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A rare, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hoof core (hand or 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. This is a hand hoof core which are difficult to find. The Edmontosaurus was bipedal and had much smaller hands relative to feet. Bone quality is excellent. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Custer Co., Montana. A rare collector's quality Edmontosaurus manus hoof core.  Authenticity guaranteed. These hoof cores are always very difficult to find!

DH45        SIZE: 2" x 1-3/4"  (wide)    

Note - Adding 7 Edmontosaurus toe bones / claws in August 2021.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A High Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This claw is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. One crack is stabilized and the very end of the "wings" (the flat ledge below the blood groove) were filled for aesthetics - about a 1/16". Note - Thesc unguals are described as flat triangles.(see Thesc-Pachy claw differentiation discussion below). No restoration. A rare Thescelosaurus pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus claw. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI24        SIZE: 1-11/16"  

Note - Adding 4 new Thescelosarus claws in July 2018.       Link to Thesc fossils catalog

A rare, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hoof core (toe or pes ungual) from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is a toe hoof core from a juvenile Edmontosaurus. The smallest one that I have seen! The Edmontosaurus was bipedal and had much larger feet relative to hands. Bone quality is excellent. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co. So. Dakota. A rare collector's quality Edmontosaurus pes hoof core.  Authenticity guaranteed. These hoof cores are always very difficult to find!

DH43        SIZE: 1-7/8" x 1-7/8"  (wide)    

Note - Adding 7 Edmontosaurus toe bones / claws in August 2021.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

An Ultra Rare, Top Quality, LARGE Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Another July 2019 Fossil of the Month. Anzu, a giant oviraptor,  is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell" as it grew to 11 feet long and 600 lbs. An exceptional manus claw. High quality rich brown color and patina. This specimen has incredible perservation with fantastic surfaces - no pitting, nicks, wear or crushing - superb surface articulation! The claw profiles are straight as an arrow.The proximal end is exceptional. This is a killer claw! There is some professional restoration which is typical for a big Anzu wyliei manus claw. The tip has a small section repaired - about 1/4" at the largest point (see photos - slight change in color). A few cracks were stabilized which is also typical.  An incedible quality, collector's claw. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorites!  Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA01       Size: 3-3/16" (always straightline) 

 Link to Anzu wyleii claws.

A rare, Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of SE Montana. Another June 2018 Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An exceptional manus claw. Highest quality rich brown color and patina. This specimen has incredible perservation with exceptional surfaces - no pitting, nicks or wear - superb surface articulation! There is some professional restoration which is typical for a big Anzu wyliei manus claw. The tip has a small section repaired and the proximal edge has a small triangular area repaired which starts at the center of proximal surface (see photo). A high quality, collector's claw from one of my favorite collecting sites. Note - 2014 Anzu wyleii description paper attached below. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu wyliei claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana.  Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. One of my favorites! Note - a Riker frame will be included.

DA01       Size: 3-7/8" (always straightline) (Note - 1-7/8" height at the proximal end!)

Note - Adding four Anzu wyliei claws in June 2018.       Link to Anzu wyliei claws.

A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens toe from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is a non-associated set of toe bones from the outer toe (toe IV - see diagram), and it consists of four four toe bones (Phalanx 1 thru 4) and a pes hoof core (ungual). Bone quality is excellent with minor crack fill on Phalanx 1 & 2 only. Other pieces are perfect including an exceptional pes ungual. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter & Garfield Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Edmontosaurus toe.  Authenticity guaranteed.

DH41 BoP    SIZE: 12-1/4" (combined length) ; Phalanx #1 3-7/8" x 5" ; Pes Ungual 3-3/4" x 3-1/2"

Note - Adding 4 Edmontosaurus toes / claws in August 2020.       Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog

A Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This claw is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A little erosion at the tip, but otherwise a perfect claw. Note - Thesc unguals are described as flat triangles.(see Thesc-Pachy claw differentiation discussion below). No repair and no restoration. A rare Thescelosaurus pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus claw. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI22         SIZE: 1-15/16"  

Note - Adding 4 new Thescelosarus claws in July 2018.       Link to Thesc fossils catalog

An EXTRA LARGE, 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. There is one barely visible stress fracture which is stabilzed. Small portion of the end of each "wing" (rear of the base of the blood groove) has some damage. Overall an excellect pes ungual. Note - this ungual has 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: 2-3/8"   (1-1/4" W) 

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

A GEM, EXTRA LARGE Spinosaurus aegyptiacus hand (manus) claw from the Kem-Kem region of Morocco. An exceptional manus claw. Incredible extra sharp tip. No break. No cracks. All original. Excellent rich tan & red colors. Exceptional surface - no pitting, nicks or wear! The tip has no wear or break which is very rare for a big Spinosaur manus claw. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. The finest quality manus claws that I have seen. Check out our selection of top quality Spinosaurus claws! Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Best of the BEST.  Note - a Riker frame will be included.

M1246  BoP    Size: 6-1/4" (always straightline)  (Note - 2-1/2" height at the proximal end!)

A GEM  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. 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 - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed. You do not see these top quality claws any more...

DP23       SIZE: 1-5/8"   

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

A TOP QUALITY, Juvenile Spinosaurus aegyptiacus hand (manus) and foot (pes) claw from the Kem-Kem region of Morocco. An excellent manus and pes claw. The manus claw has one crack near tip - no fill. All original. Excellent rich tan. Exceptional surface - no pitting, nicks or wear! An excellent quality, collector's claw set from a juvenile Spinosaurus. Check out our selection of top quality Spinosaurus claws! Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - a Riker frame will be included.

M1248 BoP     Size: 2-15/16"  (manus)  ;  1-1/2" (pes)

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This claw is excellent quality with excellent color and patina.  One stress crack which was stabilized stabilized - no repair or no restoration. A super rare, extra large Thescelosaurus pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Thescelosaurus claw. Maximum size. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Thesc unguals are described as flat triangles.(see Thesc-Pachy claw differentiation discussion below). 

DI21        SIZE: 2-1/2"    (1-1/4" W)

Note - Adding 4 new Thescelosarus claws in July 2018.       Link to Thesc fossils catalog

An incredible, very rare Carcharodontosaurus Pes (toe) claw from the Kem Kem deposits of Morocco. A massive pes claw - bigger than most. Please note that there are minimal breaks and no restoration. Natural color and surfaces. It is difficult to find a better example without heavy restoration. Proximal end is well preserved. This claw is 1-5/8" wide and 1-1/4" thick. This claw is big & fat, and much better quality than most. No restoration. Remember if it looks too good, it is probably a fake! A very rare dinosaur claw! A fantastic opportunity to own a very rare, large Cretaceous theropod claw for less than $1000. The real deal! Authenticity guaranteed.

M1208 BoP      Size: 3-1/2"

A Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus pes ungual (foot claw) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This claw is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A little erosion at the tip, but otherwise a perfect claw. Note - Thesc unguals are described as flat triangles.(see Thesc-Pachy claw differentiation discussion below). No repair and no restoration. A rare Thescelosaurus pes ungual! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus claw. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI23        SIZE: 1-7/8"  

Note - Adding 4 new Thescelosarus claws in July 2018.       Link to Thesc fossils catalog