Dinosaur Bones & Claws
Dinosaur Bones and Claws from the US and Morocco for Sale
Buried Treasure Fossils offers a fantastic collection of Cretaceous and Jurassic dinosaur fossils for sale from the US and Morocco. Fossil remains include well preserved teeth, bones, and claws, and are highly valued by collectors. These top quality bone & claw specimens were all legally collected from private lands in the northwestern US and Morocco. All are authentic dinosaur fossils and legally collected from private land! Authenticity guaranteed. Have a look.
Reading a Specimen Description
Condition language determines the value in this category. A claw described as fully inflated, with a complete articulated end and no repair, will be a different value from one with tip restoration and crack fill and, is definitely valued more than a heavy restored specimen, even at a similar size.
Restoration is not a fault in itself. Most large bones and horns require stabilization to survive collection and preparation, and the stated percentage indicates how much original material you are buying. Crack fill differs from restoration, and both are disclosed separately here.
Buried Treasure Fossils lists size, formation, county, and preparation for every specimen, with Certificates of Authentication for the major pieces. Collectors asking what makes fossils genuine should look for exactly that combination, since a listing that names its formation and county is far more useful than one that says only Morocco or Wyoming.
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FAQs
What is the difference between a manus claw and a pes claw? Manus claws come from the hand, and pes claws come from the foot. On theropods, the manus claws are usually longer and more strongly curved, which makes them the more sought-after of the two. Both are unguals, the bony core that supported a keratin sheath in life.
Are osteoderms and scutes the same thing? Yes. Both terms describe the bony armor plates set into the skin of ankylosaurs and nodosaurs. Keeled examples came from the ridged rows along the back, while flatter peripheral types edged the body.
Why do hoof cores vary so much in price? Species and size. Triceratops hoof cores are harder to find than hadrosaur examples and differ in surface texture and proportion, so correct identification matters as much as condition does.
Does a healed pathology reduce value? Not usually. Evidence of a survived injury records something about the animal's life and many collectors prefer it.
- Stegosaurus plate$17,500.00
An ultra rare Top Quality, Stegosaurus plate. A February Fossil of the Month. This Stegosaurus plate is good sized and measures 17-1/2" wide x 13" high. The bone quality is exceptional with a black color. Excellent overall condition. There is limited crack fill, but there is no restoration. This is a large and all natural specimen. Stegosaurus was an iconic quadruped herbivore recognized by these plates lining its neck, back and tail during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A very rare collector's specimen! Note - This specimen has a custom steel display stand as shown. This specimen weighs 19 lbs. A supplemental shipping fee will be required for international orders.
STEG1 SIZE: 17-1/2" wide x 13" height (plate base is 2-1/2" thick) ; Height on display stand: 18"
Learn More - Ankylosaur osteoderm - Zuul$6,750.00
A GEM Quality Zuul crurivastator, an Ankylosaur, osteoderm or scute (bony armor plate) from the late Cretaceous of North America. An August Fossil of the Month. This Campanian age Ankylosaur grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. The bone exhibits exceptional quality with excellent color and patina. This specimen is incredible - absolutely complete with excellent raised keel. Scute has minor crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm. (~76 MYA), Petroleum Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare collector's GEM quality Zuul osteoderm. Best quality.
DK28 SIZE: 5-1/4" x 4" Height of Keel = 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur scutes in August 2026. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus skull section$6,500.00
An ULTRA RARE Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis skull section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A February Fossil of the Month. This is a post orbital skull section covered with 12+ spikes. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes. These spikes and nodes were part of the Pachy skull. This skull section has exceptional color and patina. Note the incredible blood grooves in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus skull section. You don't see these skull pieces very often. Two spike tips are repaired. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special Packy skull section display piece.
DP37 SIZE: 5" x 2" wide x 2" height
Note - Adding 6 new Pachy spikes / teeth in February 2025. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Anzu wyliei$4,950.00
A rare, LARGE Top Quality Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of So. Dakota. A February Fossil of the Month. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw - this one is the "thumb" claw. Excellent rich tan color with charcoal highlights and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Professional tip repair. No restoration. A top 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., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included.
DA01 Size: 2-7/8" (straightline) (3-7/16" on curve) Proximal end height = 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 8 Anzu wyliei claws in February 2026. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
Learn More - Anzu wyliei$4,500.00
A rare, EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Anzu wyliei toe (pes) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of Montana. A February Fossil of the Month. 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 - there is a very small tip repair repair. No restoration. A top 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. Note - a Riker display frame will be included. Maximum size!
DA06 Size: 3-3/4" (straightline) (4-1/4" on curve) Proximal end height = 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 8 Anzu wyliei claws in February 2026. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
Learn More - Anzu sp.$3,500.00
A rare, Top Quality Anzu sp. hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of So. Dakota. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". Note - this claw is from a second Anzu species which displays the strong horizontal ridges on a more robust proxinal end. An excellent manus claw. Check out the ridges on the proximal end which could be a new species. Excellent rich light brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation. Note - the tip was professionally restored which is typical for most Hell Creek claws. A top quality, new Anzu sp. collector's claw from the Hell Creek of So. Dakota. Check out our selection of top quality Anzu claws! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included.
DA02 Size: 2-3/4" (straightline)
Note - Adding 7 Anzu wyliei claws & bones in September 2023. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
Learn More - Triceratops Jaw Section$3,475.00
A very rare Triceratops horridus jaw section (maxilla section) with teeth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations which is know for three horns and a large frill protecting its neck. This is a great jaw section with good detail preserved and a great chocolate brown color and patina. This jaw has ~10 teeth visible. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find, and Triceratops jaws are rarely found with teeth in situ. Typically teeth are lost prior to fossilization. There is some crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in Walworth Co., North Dakota. Specimen comes with a custom steel stand as shown. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare collector's quality jaw section with teeth! Note - International buyers will incur a supplemental shipping cost. Weighs 5 pounds with stand.
DC32 SIZE: 7-3/4" Long x 5" high ; Height on stand = 8.25"
Note - Adding 6 new Triceratops fossils in April 2026. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Anzu wyliei$3,250.00
A rare, Top Quality Anzu wyliei hand (manus) claw from the Hell Creek Fm. of So. Dakota. Anzu is referred to as the "Chicken from Hell". An excellent manus claw - the "thumb" claw. Excellent rich brown color and patina. This specimen has excellent perservation - no pitting, nicks or wear. Minor crack fill. No restoration. A top 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., Harding Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame will be included.
DA04 Size: 2-5/8" (straightline) (3-1/8" on curve) Proximal end height = 1-5/16"
Note - Adding 8 Anzu wyliei claws in February 2026. Link to Anzu wyliei claws.
Learn More - Triceratops Dorsal Vertebra$2,250.00
A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus dorsal vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. 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 is a dorsal vertebra with exceptional detail preserved with good color and patina. Complete specimen. You can see the vertebra surface is very rugous with a very round centra which are characteristics of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. This specimen has some cracks filled. No restoration. It is extremely rare to find vertebra that are complete. Legally collected on private land in Harding Co., South Dakota. It comes with the stand (oak base) as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent big Triceratops vertebra. Note - International buyers will incur a supplemental shipping cost. Weighs 7 pounds with stand.
DC30 SIZE: 11" Height x 13-1/2" Wide x 2-3/4" Length ; Height on stand = 11.5"
Note - Adding 6 new Triceratops bones in April 2026. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Camptosaurus sp. - Jurassic$2,075.00
A LARGE, very rare Top Quality, Camptosaurus toe claw (pes claw). A March Fossil of the Month. Camtposaurus is a Jurassic ornithischian dinosaur related to the "duck bill" dinosaurs. It grew about 16 feet in length, and its name means "flexible lazard". It was a long-legged, bidel herbivore that relied on speed and agility to avoid predators. This Camptosaurus toe claw measures 3-5/8". These claws resemble carnivore claws. Highest quality bone. Great rich dark brown color. Excellent overall condition. No repair or restoration with minor crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Albany, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic specimen. You don't see these claws very often!
DL51 SIZE: 3-5/8" straightline ; Proximal end = 1-3/4" x 1-3/8"
Note - Adding 3 Jurassic dinosaur claw fossils in March 2026 Link to Dinosaur claws
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus spike$1,750.00
A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. A complete spike with excellent articulation. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes. These spikes and nodes were part of the Pachy skull. This spike has exceptional color / patina. The blood grooves are still present in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. Note - the excellent articulated skull surface on the base of the spike. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus spike. You don't see these skull pieces very often. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. My BEST Pachy spike remaining from the "Rancher's collection"!
DP31 SIZE: 1-5/8" Height (Base: 2" x 1-3/8")
Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Dorsal Vertebra$1,675.00
A rare Top Quality Triceratops horridus dorsal vertebra 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 is a dorsal vertebra with exceptional detail preserved with good color and patina. Complete specimen. You can see the vertebra surface is very rugous with a very round centra which are characteristics of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. This specimen has some cracks filled. No restoration. It is extremely rare to find vertebra that are complete. Legally collected on private land in Slope Co., North Dakota. It comes with the stand (walnut base) as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent big Triceratops vertebra. Note - International buyers will incur a supplemental shipping cost. Weighs 7 pounds with stand.
DC31 SIZE: 12.5" Height x 11" Wide x 1-3/4" Length ; Height on stand = 13.75"
Note - Adding 6 new Triceratops bones in April 2026. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
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