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.
A Piece of the Prehistoric World for Your Collection
Few things capture the imagination like holding a real piece of a dinosaur. The range of dinosaur bones Buried Treasure Fossils offers goes far beyond what most people expect, from Triceratops horns and Allosaurus claws to Stegosaurus plates and even rare T. rex material. Each is a true showpiece with its own character, color, and story, drawn from some of the world's most storied fossil formations.
These are display pieces as much as they are specimens. Many arrive on custom stands or in Riker frames, ready to display on a shelf, a study, or a serious collection from the moment they reach you. If you are weighing a purchase and want to understand what makes fossils genuine before you buy, our team is glad to walk you through the details of any piece. Authenticity guaranteed.
Ready to find your centerpiece? Browse the full range of our fossils for sale and claim a piece of natural history.
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.
What kinds of dinosaur bones can I buy here? The selection is wide, spanning horns, claws, armor plates, skull sections, and other skeletal material from species like Triceratops and Allosaurus. Whether you want a dramatic centerpiece or a smaller specimen to start with, there is something across a broad range of sizes and prices.
Do these fossils come ready to display? Many do. Larger pieces often include a custom steel stand, and smaller specimens frequently come in a Riker display frame, so they are presentable straight away.
Do you ship larger dinosaur bones and mounted pieces? Yes, though heavier specimens and those on stands can carry a supplemental shipping cost, especially for international orders. It is worth checking on delivery for a large or mounted piece before you buy, and the team can help sort out the details.
- Tyrannosaur toe bone$0.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaur toe bone from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this toe bone could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. This toe bone measures 2-9/16" - an excellent Tyrannosaur toe bone. This could be the last or the next to last digit of the long toe (see Albertosaurus foot photo). The bone is high quality and complete with excellent color. Minor crack fill. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent rare collector's toe bone. A rare find!
DY33 SIZE: 2-9/16" (End width: 1-3/4" & 2")
Note - Adding two rare Tyrannosaur toe bones in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Tyrannosaur toe bone$0.00
A LARGE, ultra rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaur toe bone from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this toe bone could Albertosaurus, Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. A May Fossil of the Month. This toe bone measures 3-5/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur toe bone. This could be the next to last digit of the center toe (see Albertosaurus foot photo). The bone is very high quality and complete with excellent color. One crack repaired. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent rare collector's toe bone. A very rare find!
DY32 SIZE: 3-5/8" (End width: 1-15/16" & 2-3/8")
Note - Adding two rare Tyrannosaur toe bones in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Nodosaur Body Spike - Judith River$0.00
An ultra rare, Top Quality Judith River Nodosaur body spike from the late Cretaceous of North America. AJune Fossil of the Month. The Campanian age Nodosaurs grew to 22 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor with body spikes along the edge of the body (see Edmontonia photo). Edmontonia is the named Two Medicine Fm. Nodosaur which is a good proxy to the currently undescribed Judith River Fm. Nodosaur. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A complete side armor spike from a large Nodosaur. ~72 MYA. Note - there is less than 10% professional restoration in small areas for aesthetic purposes at the base. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An ultra rare collector's quality Ankylosaur body spike. I have only seen two of the spikes available in the market place. Incredibly rare and super cool. It was found in the 1940s!
DK29 BoP SIZE: 5-1/2" (Base: 3" x 2-3/8")
Note - Adding 9 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in Juine 2024. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Struthiomimus$0.00
An ulta rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus hand (manus) claw 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 claw has some proximal end and the very tip is missing which is common. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus manus claw bone. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic juvenile claw. You don't see the hand claws very often!
DS014 SIZE: 1-9/16"
Note - Adding 14 Struthiomimus bones & claws in December 2021. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Ankylosaur osteoderm - Zuul$0.00
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 exceptional quality with excellent color and patina. A complete scute from a juvenile Zuul Ankylosaur. Great osteoderm height - a extra hight ridge. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Havre, Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaur osteoderm.
DK27 SIZE: 2-1/8" (1-1/4" Height)
Note - Adding 14 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in December 2021. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus$0.00
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 excellent 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. No repair or restoration. An exceptional collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus claw. Museum quality. Note - claw comes with a Riker type frame. Authenticity guaranteed.
DP22 SIZE: 1-1/2"
Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus spike$0.00
A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis head spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. 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 juvenile Pachy skull spike has excellent color and patina. Note the large blood grooves in the bone. It is a complete skull spike specimen. Note - the very tip was professionally restored. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus node. You don't see these skull pieces very often. Authenticity guaranteed.
DP36 SIZE: 7/8" (1/2" wide)
Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Frill Section$0.00
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 and Lance Creek formations which is know 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.
DC50 SIZE: 3-1/4" Wide x 1-5/8" High x 1-1/4" Thick
Note - Adding 19 new Triceratops bones in May 2023. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Epoccipital$0.00
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 and Lance Creek formations which is know 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 narrow which are characteristics of a young Triceratops. Complete specimen. No repair or restoration. 100% natural specimen. Legally collected on private land in Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.
DC65 SIZE: 1-3/8" Wide x 15/16" Height
Note - Adding 19 new Triceratops bones in May 2023. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus$0.00
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
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus$0.00
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
Learn More - Edmontosaurus$0.00
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
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