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.
- 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")
Learn More - Tyrannosaur hand bone$795.00
An ultra rare, GEM Quality Tyrannosaur hand bone from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this toe bone could Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. An October Fossil of the Month. This hand bone measures 1-7/16" - an exceptional quality, juvenileTyrannosaur hand bone. The bone is the highest quality and complete with excellent color. It has the characteristic hump on top. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Winifred Co., Montana. Note - I added two photos of the "Dueling Dinosaur" Nanotyrannus hand showing an identical digit 3 bone. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent, rare collector's hand bone. A very rare find! A Riker display case is included.
DY32 SIZE: 1-7/16" (Proximal End size: 13/16" x 3/4")
Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus spike$750.00
A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A complete node with good 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 excellent color / patina. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. 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. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
DP34 SIZE: 1-3/16" Height (Base: 1-1/8" x 7/8")
Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws, and teeth in April 2023. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Pachycephalosaurus spike$750.00
A Top Quality, Rare Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis spike from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A complete node with good 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 excellent color / patina. It is a complete specimen with no cracks or breaks. 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. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.
DP38 SIZE: 1-3/16" (1-1/8" W)
Note - Adding 10 new Pachy spikes / nodes in June 2021. Link to Pachy fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Metacarpal$725.00
A LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens metacarpal from the late Cretaceous of North America. Edmontosaurus is a very large hadrosaur or "duck-bill" dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The metacarpal is the first and largest bone in the hand. Excellent bone quality. 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 metacarpal bone. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Shipping weight is 1.6 pounds. International customers will pay a supplemental shipping charge.
DH47b SIZE: 11-1/4" (length) 2-1/4" (width at ends)
Note - Adding 21Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Manus Ungual$725.00
A rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens hand claw (manus ungual - finger III) from the late Cretaceous of North America. 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. As noted by the front leg size difference, Edmontosaurus could put little weight on them. This ungual is from finger III which is the only finger that has a true ungual. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus manus ungual. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - Edmontosaurus carpal bones and unguals are very scarce. I rarely see them. This specimen is exceptional.
DH45 SIZE: 2-5/8" (length) 1-7/8" (width)
Note - Adding 21Edmontosaurus bones / claws in May 2025. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
Learn More - Triceratops Frill Section$725.00
A LARGE, Top Quality, Triceratops horridus frill section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A September Fossil of the Month. 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 exceptional detail preserved. Excellent color and patina. 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 frill section is from the bottom of the frill near the neck and is extra thick and heavy. This section weighs approx. 3 lbs and international order will require a shipping supplement.
DC41 SIZE: 6" Wide x 5-5/8" High x 2-1/4" Thick
Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in September 2025. Link to Triceratops fossils catalog
Learn More - Nanosaurus agilis - Jurassic$725.00
A very rare Top Quality, Nanosaurus agilis hand claw (manus claw) and digit. Nanosaurus is a Jurassic neornithischian dinosaur. It grew about 7 feet in length, and its name means "dwarf lazard". This Ornitholestes hand claw measures 1-1/4". Highest quality bone. Great rich black - brown color. Excellent overall condition. Small tip restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Como Bluff Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic specimen! Note - A Riker frame is included.
DL44 SIZE: 1-3/4" (claw+ digit) ; claw = 1-1/4" ; digit = 5/8"
Note - Adding 7 Jurassic dinosaur claw fossils in February 2026 Link to Dinosaur claws
Learn More - Camarasaurus - Vertebra$695.00
A late Jurassic Camarasaurus caudual vertebra from the Morrison Fm. Camarasaurus was a mid- sized Jurassic sauropod.. Light brown gray color with a gray patina. Good bone quality. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Shipping weight is 10 lbs. This item is not eligible for free shipping. UPS shipping is recommended.
BC05 SIZE: 7-1/2" wide x 7-1/2" height x 4" length
Note - Adding 10 Jurassic dinosaur limb bones in April 2024. Link to Sauropod Bones
Learn More - Camarasaurus - Vertebra$695.00
A late Jurassic Camarasaurus caudual vertebra from the Morrison Fm. Camarasaurus was a mid- sized Jurassic sauropod.. Light gray color and patina. Very good bone quality. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Shipping weight is 12 lbs. This item is not eligible for free shipping. UPS shipping is recommended.
BC04 SIZE: 5-1/2" wide x 8" height x 4-1/4" length
Note - Adding 10 Jurassic dinosaur limb bones in April 2024. Link to Sauropod Bones
Learn More - Ankylosaurus osteoderm$695.00
A LARGE, High Quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm (bony armor plate) 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 body osteoderm plate from an adult Ankylosaurus. The bone is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. A thin profile which is indicative of Ankylosaurus. One crack. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Niobrara Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaurus osteoderm. I do not see large ostederms very often.
DK26 SIZE: 5" x 4-1/2" x 5/8"
Note - Adding 7 new Ankylosaurus - Nodosaur osteoderms in August 2025. Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.
Learn More - Edmontosaurus - Fibula$695.00
A Top Quality Edmontosaurus annectens fibula bone (lower hind leg bone) from the late Cretaceous of North America. 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. An fibula bone from a juvenile Edmontosaurus. This specimen is complete with crack fill. Bone quality is good. No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Edmontosaurus ulna bone. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This items weighs 1.5 pounds and an international shipping surcharge will be applied to the "free shipping" offer.
DH37 SIZE: 16-1/4" End width: 2-1/2" & 2-1/16"
Note - Adding 19 Edmontosaurus bones in May 2026. Link to Edmontosaurus fossils catalog
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