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.
- Edmontosaurus - Jaw$0.00
A Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens lower jaw section 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. They possessed ~300 teeth that were in columns of five teeth each which acted as conveyor belt to maintain a large chewing surface to cut and grind their food. This specimen is a large section of the lower jaw showing at least 20 teeth still in place. Bone quality is excellent with no cracks. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. A exceptional specimen from one of my favorite localities. An exceptional collector's quality Edmontosaurus jaw section. Authenticity guaranteed.
DH31 BoP SIZE: 4-1/4" x 2-5/8"
Note - Adding 6 Edmontosaurus jaw sections in August 2020. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus spike$0.00
A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis node cluster from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An August Fossil of the Month. Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by these spikes and nodes (2+ nodes). This spike has excellent color / patina with exceptional surface articulation. The blood grooves are still present in the bone. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. This is a node cluster with a large node surrounded by a group of small nodes. Note - the excellent articulated skull surface on the base of the node. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent and very rare collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus node cluster. You don't see these skull pieces very often. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special piece - my best cluster!
DP33 BoP SIZE: 2" H (Base: 1-7/8" x 1-3/8")
Note - Adding 6 new Pachy spikes / nodes in August 2020. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus$0.00
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 extra large hoof cores are always extremely difficult to find! Weighs more than 1.5 pounds.
DH42 BoP 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
Learn More - Edmontosaurus$0.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens tail (caudal) vertebra from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. Very good bone quality and color. The vertebra is very complete with both processes and a good section of the neural arch with a well defined neural notch remains. Very good bone preservation. Basic crack fill on the two processes which is to be expected. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus vertebra. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This items weighs 2.5 pounds and an international shipping surcharge will be applied to the "free shipping" offer.
DH53 BoP SIZE: 7" (wide) x 6-3/4" (height) x 3-1/2" (length)
Note - Adding 12 Edmontosaurus bones / claws in August 2021. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - ulna$0.00
A Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens ulna bone (lower front leg or "arm" bone) 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. They were mainly bipedal, but could walk on all four legs in search of food. This specimen is a excellent with no breaks and only minor crack fill. Bone quality is excellent. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus ulna bone. Authenticity guaranteed. An extra large ulna bone from an adult Edmontosaurus. Note - This items weighs 6.5 pounds and shipping surcharge will be applied to the "free shipping" offer.
DH71 SIZE: 24-1/4" x 5" x 3"
Note - Adding 14 Edmontosaurus bones in August 2021. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - skin$0.00
A rare, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens fossil skin specimen 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 well presereved fossil skin section that sits on top of a section of bone. Excellent articulation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Glendive area, Dawson Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus fossil skin specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.
DH72 SIZE: 2-1/2" x 7/8"
Note - Adding 14 Edmontosaurus bones in August 2021. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Jaw$0.00
A rare Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens lower jaw from the late Cretaceous of North America. An October Fossil of the Month. This lower jaw (dentary) section is ~85% complete - missing the very back of the jaw which eroded away. The delicate front of the jaw is 100% complete. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. They possessed ~300 teeth that were in columns of five teeth each which acted as conveyor belt to maintain a large chewing surface to cut and grind their food. This lower jaw includes 25 columns with approximately 65 teeth. Bone quality and color are exceptional. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Two cracks were stabilized in the front of the jaw. No restoration. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus jaw which is near complete. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely find a lower jaw with the original teeth still intact. These lower jaws are my favorite!
DH31 BoP2 SIZE: 11-3/4" x 3-1/8"
Note - Adding 2 Edmontosaurus jaw sections in October 2021. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Manus Claw$0.00
An ultra rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus hand (manus) claw from the late Cretaceous of North America. An August Fossil of the Month. An adult 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. Exceptional bone quality and color. The claw is complete with no damage. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Bowman Co., So. Dakota. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus manus claw. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see a Struthiomimus manus claw without significant restoration. This is a good one!
DS16 BoP SIZE: 3"" (9/16" wide)
Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Manus Bone$0.00
A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus hand (manus) bone 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 is complete with no damage. 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 manus bone. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see Struthiomimus manus bones. This is a good one!
DS17 SIZE: 1-13/16" (9/16" wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Struthiomimus - Radius Bone$0.00
A very rare Top Quality Struthiomimus altus radius (arm) 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. Excellent bone quality and color. The claw is complete with no damage. Excellent bone preservation. Some crack fill. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus radius bone. Authenticity guaranteed. You rarely see a complete Struthiomimus radius bone. They just don't survive.
DS18 SIZE: 11-5/8" (7/8" wide)
Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024. Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog
Learn More - Psittacosaurus skull$0.00
A rare Top Quality Psittacosaurus skull from the late Cretaceous of northern China. An October Fossil of the Month. Psittacosaurus is a genus of extinct ceratopsian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of what is now Asia, existing between 125 and 105 million years ago. This is a great skull with excellent detail preserved and good color & patina. There is a small amount of crack fill. Albian age (120 MYA) .Legally collected Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, China. Authenticity guaranteed. This skull comes with a display stand as imaged. Note - This skull iweighs ~2 lbs . An international shipping supplement will apply. Dinosaur skulls are extemely rare to find.
PSIT1 SIZE: 4-1/2" long x 5" width x 3-7/8" Height (Height on stand = 4-7/8")
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 formation which is known 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 Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - this specimen weighs 1.5 lbs. A supplemental shipping charge will apply for international orders.
DC42 SIZE: 6" Wide x 3" High x 2" Thick
Note - Adding 14 new Triceratops bones in November 2024. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
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