Kazakh bow set «sadaq” (terms, typology, ways of wearing)

This article is devoted to the study of Kazakh sadaq, as a set hand throwing weapon, its accessories and means for wearing them. Unfortunately, until today, sadaq has not been subject separate scientific study, which indicates relevance this topic. Therefore, purpose specific peculiarities traditional ethnic terminology associated with type military equipment, identifying various types ways In artifacts, written folklore sources, iconographic linguistic materials served source base study. As equipment batyrs, constantly mentioned in oral sources 15th-19th centuries. From 19th century, we find first description image work Ch.Ch.Valikhanov, dedicated weapons. Earlier images are presented on burial monuments 18th century. These visual make it possible reconstruct different sadaq. The analysis showed that result further developement medieval nomadic bows, lead evolution differing among themselves compositions elements weapon set, hence