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.
- Triceratops Metatarsal$975.00
A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus toe bone (metatarsal) 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 toe bone with exceptional detail preserved and good color / patina. This is the metatarsal IV bone. You can see the "mushroom" appearance of proximal ends which is a characteristic of Triceratops and distinguishes it from a Hadrosaur toe bone. Triceratops bones are more difficult to find. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a heavy bone (1.8 lbs shipping weight). An international shipping supplement may apply.
DC34 SIZE: 6" long Ends: 3-7/8" wide & 23-1/2" wide
Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus$950.00
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
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Pes Claw$950.00
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
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Sacral Vertebra$950.00
A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus neck (anterior sacral) vertebra 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 vertebra is complete with processes missing. 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 sacral vertebra. Authenticity guaranteed. Essentially complete - very rare.
DS21 SIZE: 3-1/2" (length) x 2-7/8" (width)
Note - Adding 12 Struthiomimus bones & claws in September 2026. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Metatarsal$895.00
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 II from toe 2 from the left 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 - This items weighs 3 pounds and an international shipping surcharge will be applied to the "free shipping" offer.
DH48 SIZE: 9-3/4" length ; End width = 6-1/2" & 5-1/2"
Note - Adding 19 Edmontosaurus bones in May 2026. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Radius$895.00
A Top Quality Edmontosaurus radius 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 is a complete Edmontosaurus radius (lower arm or forelimb) bone. Bone quality is excellent. Some crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. An exceptional collector's quality Edmontosaurus radius bone with great color. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This items weighs 3 pounds and an international shipping surcharge will be applied to the "free shipping" offer.
DH36 SIZE: 19-3/4" (length) ; Ends: 3" & 2-3/8" (each end width)
Note - Adding 19 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2026. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Camarasaurus metatarsal$850.00
A rare Top Quality Camarasaurus metatarsal bone from the Morrison Fm. This juvenile Camarasaurus metatarsal measures 4-7/8". The bone is high quality. Excellent brown color and patina. Great overall condition with no restoration. Just basic crack fill. Camarasaurus was a medium-sized sauropod that lived during the late Jurassic. Legally collected on private land in the Big Horn Basin, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Complete Jurassic bones are rare!
DL36 SIZE: 4-7/8" (End width: 3-7/8" x 2-1/4")
Note - Adding 9 Jurassic teeth & bones in January 2024 Link to Dinosaur bones
Learn More - Palatobaena choen - Baenidae Turtle$850.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Palatobaena choen skull, a Baenidae turtle, from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Baenidae were freshwater aquatic turtles that lived amongst the dinosaurs and are found in the Hell Creek Formation. This skull has incredible bone quality with excellent color and patina. Very high bone preservation. This skull is near complete with a small section left side base missing. No repair or restoration. No Crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Palatobaena choen skull. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.
HCT1 SIZE: 2-5/16" length x 2" width x 1-1/4" height
Note - Adding 4 Baenidae turtle fossils in May 2026. Link to Baenidae turtle fossils catalog
Learn More - Denversaurus osteoderm$825.00
A Top Quality Denversaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) with "bite marks" 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 osteoderm from a Nodosaur with a central ridge. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color and patina. Small crack fill on base only. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Denversaurus osteoderm which is likely bitten.
DK37 SIZE: 4-1/4" x 3-1/4" x 1-1/2" thick
Note - Adding 10 new Ankylosaur & Nodosaur osteoderms in August. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Eubaena cephalica - Baenidae Turtle$800.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Eubaena cephalica - Baenidae Turtle skull, a Baenidae turtle, from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A May Fossil of the Month. Baenidae were freshwater aquatic turtles that lived amongst the dinosaurs and are found in the Hell Creek formation. This skull has incredible bone quality with excellent color and patina. Very high bone preservation. This skull is 100% complete and nicely articulated. No repair or restoration. No Crack fill. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An exceptional collector's quality Eubaena cephalica skull. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality.
HCT3 SIZE: 2-3/8" length x 1-13/16" width x 1-1/8" height
Note - Adding 4 Baenidae turtle fossils in May 2026. Link to Baenidae turtle fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Toe Bone$795.00
An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Struthiomimus altus toe 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. Exceptional 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. My largest Struthiomimus toe bone and this one is perfect!.
DS02 SIZE: 4-5/8" (length) x 1-9/16" (wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Machaeroprosopus - Phytosaur vertebra$795.00
A Top Quality Machaeroprosopus (phytosaur) vertebra. Machaeroprosopus is an extinct genus of mystriosuchin leptosuchomorph phytosaur from the Late Triassic of the southwestern United States. The genus was previously refered to as Pseudopalatus. The vertebra bone quality is excellent with great color and patina. Minor crack fill. No restoration. A complete vertebra legally collected on private land in the Bull Canyon Formation, Quay Co., New Mexico. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic collector's quality phytosaur vertebra. This specimen comes complete with a custom steel diplay stand as shown. Note - this specimen weighs 1.5 pounds and an international shipping supplement is required.
PHYT1 SIZE: 5-3/4" high x 5-1/2" wide x 1-5/8' length" (Height on stand = 7.5")
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